What wildlife is commonly spotted on a horseback ride?
A. Northern Yellowstone is prime habitat for a variety of western wildlife. Elk, bison, deer and antelope are common and are spotted regularly. Moose and big horn sheep are also common, but are harder to spot. Bear, wolf, fox and coyote generally retreat around human activity. The occasional sighting is a treat. Your local Montana guides will lead you through areas most frequented by wildlife Don’t forget to look-up! Birds are plentiful and include eagles, falcons and swan Binoculars can be cumbersome to carry on horseback, ask about the best way to carry them if you bring them along Remember your camera. You will be in spectacular back country many visitors never see Full-day and evening rides tend to spot the most local wildlife. Evening rides are scheduled when animals are more active in the summer. Full-day rides explore farther from populated areas and into the Montana backcountry, so there’s a tendency to view more big game, bison and other local wildlife.
