June 23-25, 2023
Big Sky, Montana

JOIN US AT RMEF'S ANNUAL OUTDOOR MTN FEST!
THIS YEAR THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT BIG SKY RESORT IN BIG SKY, MONTANA.


Held in conjunction with the Total Archery Challenge, MTN Fest includes a base camp featuring outdoor industry vendors highlighting the latest gear, the World Elk Calling Championships and a Saturday evening celebration raising funds to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.

Stepping Up for Elk Country After Party
presented by YETI, Browning, Pendleton Whisky

SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Big Sky Resort, Umbrella Bar & Vista Hall

5:30 - 9:00 P.M. - FREE ENTRY
  • Randy Newberg - Event Emcee
  • Sneak Peek at the new film "Chasing a Ghost" from award winning producer Jason Matzinger
  • Live Auction, Raffles and Giveaways
  • Catered meal by Bugle Carnivore's Kitchen contributor & Western Big Game Chef, Jaime Teigan
  • Singer-Songwriter Round with two of Nashville's most prestigious writers, Shane Minor & Lee Thomas Miller

Randy Newberg - Emcee

Chef Jaime Teigan

Jason Matzinger

Lee Thomas Miller

Shane Minor

Lee Thomas Miller
  • 3-Time Grammy Award Nominee
  • CMA & ACM Song of the Year Awards with Jamey Johnson's "In Color"
  • #1 Country Singles for Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols & more
Shane Minor
  • Released his first record in 1999 and was Shania Twain's opening act on a 1.5 year stadium tour
  • #1 Country Singles for Diamond Rio, Andy Griggs, Craig Morgan, Clay Walker & Jamey Johnson
  • Penned songs for Luke Bryan, Justin Moore, Chris Young & Trace Adkins

World Elk Calling Championships
presented by Sportsman's Warehouse

Registration Is Open

One-Day Competition, Saturday, June 24, 2023

Who is the world's best? Contestants will try to out-bugle, out-bark, out-mew and out-chirp the competition to find out.

Compete in one of five divisions: Professional, Men's, Women's, Youth (11-17 years old) and Pee Wee (10 years old and under).

No entry fees and competition is open to any qualifying person.

Kristy Titus - Emcee

Ryan Carter - Judge

Jeff Helm - Judge

Jay Scott - Judge

Amanda Caldwell - Judge

Dieter Kaboth - Judge

Ike Eastman - Judge

Guy Eastman - Judge

Total Archery Challenge

Black Rifle Coffee Company Total Archery Challenge Powered by PSE is coming to Big Sky and bringing you the greatest outdoor 3D archery experience in the nation. We work hard to provide a fun, family friendly environment where everyone can enjoy the great sport of archery. It’s like we always say, “Life… Its Better with a Bow!”


Special thanks to our partners

elk camp sponsors