Since you are going outfitted the outfitter will do all the work for you. The Paws Up isn't IMHO really much of a true Montana experience. More of a wealthy, elitist "ranch" that the owner has dumped money into. It is not a "working" cattle ranch but to each his own. There are bears in the area. Also bear tags are OTC even for NR so you could just get online and purchase them from the FWP site.

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