Renting?

[Don K]

Hoshour

Also try going through the rental companies website. You can usually get the trucks cheaper off airport rental. Like Hilltop I have been using Enterprise and rented a 4 door 4 wheel drive dodge last year. This year I reserved the same thing from Enterprise and have t reserved for 18 days at 608 dollars. There are 3 locations around and two of them where double that cost.

Another nice thing is you can reserve the truck without any down payment. This way you can continue to look for better deals or cancel if something comes up.

 

[xtreme]

Hit and miss on FX4 at Horca, Co. but always a set up Grand Cherokee year around

 

[Hilltop]

Right after I looked up Denver I put in Bozeman and came up with $472 for a premium pickup! Location, location, location!

Keep in mind, anything close to an airport will be higher prices! Enterprise will "pick you up" so check with different branches. I have one branch over an hour away from me that will still deliver to my front door for free...not sure how they make money but they are doing it. I think $472 is still too high... Come up with any excuse for a business agenda along with the hunt- instant corporate rate.

 

[ssliger]

One thing to remember about trucks from rental place is the tires. I had to use a rental truck 2 years ago when my jeep was in an accident and I loaned out my truck to a friend. I was scared to take it off the county road with the low ground clearance and highway tires.

 

[hardstalk]

I think Jeff fox worthy said it best while referring to a rental car " you've got a ford festiva about to see more airtime than a skateboard at the x-games!" Love renting trucks!

 

[Matthoek21]

I've rented 4WD trucks on two different occasions. Both were in Bozeman Montana. The first time I used Ressler Toyota and rented a 4WD Tacoma. They were awesome. Dropped the truck off at airport so when I landed at 11 p.m. it was there waiting on me unlocked with keys in center console. Next year I went out they would no longer drop it off at airport for some reason. I called Journey Rental Car. They have 4WD trucks to and are very accommodating as well. These guys were awesome and they are elk hunters to. Can't remember the prices but they were very reasonable. I was able to "jew" the down pretty easy. Good guys! Best thing about hunting season in places like Bozeman is that it's after the summer vacation bunch so these guys are ready to make a deal. Either way just think out of the box when trying to rent a truck. Call actual dealers instead of Enterprise etc and search around. Journey even allows you to tow a drift boat and will supply the trailer hitch. Either way if your flying to Bozeman here is a couple options.

 

[Don K]

Guess Musketman was happy with this deal........

 

[Timberstalker]

LOL! Don K

 

[Don K]

Sorry to steal the optic rental question!!!

Best part of renting a truck is the drive back back with the extra cargo

 

[hoshour]

Thanks, guys. I guess I did highjack the thread.

 

[7stwluver]

Here's a new company renting optics. Vortex only but great prices. http://beartoothoutfitting.com check them out they're even offering a discount if you write a short review

 

[okielite]

Here's a new company renting optics. Vortex only but great prices. http://beartoothoutfitting.com check them out they're even offering a discount if you write a short review

Interesting.

 

[Timberstalker]

Here's a new company renting optics. Vortex only but great prices. http://beartoothoutfitting.com check them out they're even offering a discount if you write a short review

Thanks for the link!

 

[Gemmer&Clemens]

Have fun on that hunt! I live in La Grande and go up to Emily all the time to scout. It's loaded with big bulls, so he's definitely going to score!

 

[Rick!]

Todd at optics4rent.com can set u up with a swaro spotter or 15x56 binos. I'd find a lighter tripod but he'll rent a Swaro tripod too. I've had great service recently and will probably rent from him again.

 

[huntwhenican]

Here's a new company renting optics. Vortex only but great prices. http://beartoothoutfitting.com check them out they're even offering a discount if you write a short review

It would be nice if they had contact information on their website..no address, no phone number.

 

[Rick!]

Here's a new company renting optics. Vortex only but great prices. http://beartoothoutfitting.com check them out they're even offering a discount if you write a short review

It would be nice if they had contact information on their website..no address, no phone number.

I emailed beartooth outfitting, he responded quickly with a phone number included, even rented a spotter he didn't have listed and he follows up after the rental is returned. And, I got aVortex hat too.

 

[jjenness]

Jon will take care of you if you get a hold of him. I have heard great things about their service.

 

[huntwhenican]

It would be nice if they had contact information on their website..no address, no phone number.

I emailed them and they did respond right away with contact info however, I ended up buying a demo 16-48x 65mm Razor from Camer land NY. I just couldn't see spending the money to rent when I knew over the long run owning would be less expensive for me.

 

[kesand72]

Timber stalker, I think you r missing a golden opportunity here for a justifiable new purchase!!