Silver Bow Outfitters
Silver Bow Outfitters
Rated 2.75 out of 5.0 based on 16 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Len Howells
Location: Libby, Montana
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Shiras Moose, Pheasant
State(s) Hunted: MT
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Submitted by: Craig Salzman
Review Submitted: Feb 8, 2023
Hunt Date: Oct 14, 2022
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 5000-6999
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Submitted by: Bow Hunter
Review Submitted: Sep 26, 2022
Hunt Date: Sep 19, 2022
Species Hunted: Elk
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Bow
Price Range: 4000-4999
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Review Submitted: Sep 26, 2022
Hunt Date: Sep 19, 2022
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Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Bow
Price Range: 5000-6999
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Submitted by: Brian Meitler
Review Submitted: Feb 13, 2014
Hunt Date: Sep 16, 2013
Species Hunted: Black Bear
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 1000-1999
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Black Bear
A friend and I traveled from Kansas to hunt Black Bear. We were a little skittish riding the horses, but with Len and the guides help we had a great ride in and out. The thrill of the hunt was all a person could dream for. Our guide (Chrissy) did a great job getting me on a bear the second full day of the hunt. Our camp cook (Jeremiah) did a great job cooking (always had more than enough), getting the horses ready and helped me get the bear out of an area that was 85% grade for a few hundred yards. We spotted several really nice bears but was unable to reach some of them due to the terrain. We spent a few hours fishing and caught a meal of Cutthroat Trout at one of the lakes. Like all hunting trips we can't control the weather and had one day it rained for 26-27 hours straight. The only thing I wish we had in camp was a cot to sleep on. If I ever pursue another black bear I will be in contact with Len to see what he has to offer
Submitted by: Thomas Strausbaugh
Review Submitted: Feb 11, 2014
Hunt Date: Aug 13, 2013
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Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Shotgun
Price Range: 1000-1999
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Wilderness Pack Trip for Photography and Fishing
Not a hunt. Was pack trip for photography and fishing in the wilderness. ranch house is rustic, but homey. Sleeping quarters for guests are simple, clean, and comfortable. Showers are hot and beds were clean. Did not go into back country due to wife's fear of heights. The country is more rugged than we anticipated. In lieu of pack trip, had wonderful fishing float trip and guided tours by Len Howells. Len's breakfast sourdough pancakes are superb.
Submitted by: Steve BRANDON
Review Submitted: Feb 11, 2014
Hunt Date: Nov 1, 2012
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Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 3000-3999
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great hunt experience
Two of us traveled from south eastern PA to Silverbow Outfitters in NW MT in late Oct 2014 in the hopes of taking a bull elk and fill our deer tag. We were met by Len Howells, who set us up in his bunk house. The lodging was clean and neat, and appointed just as he described. The accommodations were comfortable, showers hot, and lit and heated with propane, all as we expected. Meals were prepared by cook Bonnie, and were more than I expected. Her cooking was top shelf, and not once was I or any of the other hunters at the table unsatisfied. All meals ended in an over the top desert. Our five day hunt usually began with glassing as I signed for a spot & stalk, and our guide Len, was top notch. His background as a trapper absolutely gave me the confidence that he not only knew how to scout game, but to get me on it.. which he did! Without tracking snow, and a number of days of foggy weather, it was difficult to get on the large bull's. I did however tag a nice muley and plan on doing another archery hunt fall of 2015. Was I happy? Yea.. that's why I'm planning another 2500 mile trip to Libby MT.
Submitted by: Brian Dorion
Review Submitted: Feb 11, 2014
Hunt Date: Nov 1, 2013
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear
Days Hunted: 15
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 3000-3999
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Good time, Great Hunt
Submitted by: Silver Bullshit
Review Submitted: Nov 6, 2013
Hunt Date: not provided
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Days Hunted: 6
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 3000-3999
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Silverbow Libby
Lenny is a scam artist.. Hunt is total joke Place is like a cult..everyone is brainwashed by this guy at camp You will get walked into nothing Plus you are hunting public land and every 20 min locals will road hunt by you
Submitted by: Jeff Butler
Review Submitted: Oct 7, 2013
Hunt Date: Sep 23, 2013
Species Hunted: Black Bear, Elk, Mule Deer
Days Hunted: 10
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Jungle
Method: Bow
Price Range: 9000-10999
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bow hunter
Extremely poor service and I would not recommend anyone use them. From what I am now seeing from others is exactly what we experienced. Modern cabins is no electricity and water comes from a spring. Expect cold showers and to be made fun of for bathing. Pack rats are your neighbors along with other things like cats on the table when ya eat and you cant see what it is you are eating. Forget pack horses and mules they have them but you wont use them. You ride in a smoke filled truck to some nearby location around the family farm and walk to the top of a ridge breathing cigarettes all the way up by a guide who has never taken an elk. Sleeping is to be expected by your guide and there is NO communication but you don't go hunting until 8am and often times will be back by 2 to set and wonder what is next and if or when you get to go back out again. We decided to forget it and leave after 5 days of this and had actually paid for extra days after Mr. Howells convinced us it would be needed in order to get an animal, I asked for the $3,000 extra we had given him stating we would not even be using the 7 days already paid for the trip only to be told NO he didn't have it and had already spent it. Buyer be ware I purchased this through the Safari Club International and couldn't check it out prior to the auction so we got the shaft I pray nobody else make the mistake of wasting their hard earned money or the two weeks away from work and family for this misadventure!!!!!!!
Submitted by: Jeff Graner
Review Submitted: Mar 15, 2013
Hunt Date: Nov 18, 2012
Species Hunted: Mule Deer, Elk
Days Hunted: 8
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Mountain
Method: Rifle
Price Range: 2000-2999
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Fall elk/mule deer
Met outfitter at SCI banquet in Hinckly,MN. 8 hunters in our group booked for fall 2013 and later 6 hunters booked for fall 2012. The fall 2012 hunt did not go as described when we booked. Thought we were going to hunt out of spike camps back in away from local pressure. Not the case. Lets just say the whole hunt was not what we expected or what was told to us at booking time. The food was great, best part of the hunt. Needless to say, not going in 2013. If anyone would like to discuss this hunt feel free to call. 507-767-2229
note: The following reviews predate the numeric rating system and are not included in this outfitter's overall rating.
Contact: Matt Brewster
Location: Latham, Ohio
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Turkey
State(s) Hunted: OH
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