Remembering Montana Outfitters and Guides Association Members

Reflect on the legacy and heritage of notable members of the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA). From founders and presidents to ranch owners and directors, these individuals have left a lasting impact on the Montana wilderness and outdoor community. Their contributions and dedication will always be remembered and cherished.

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• MOGA
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1. MOGA Legacy & Heritage

2. End of the Trail In Our Heart We feel you on the mountaintops, the wind that moves the pines In the rushing of the river, we see the subtle signs The falling star above us, the painted sunrise art Your soul is in Montana, and we hold you in our heart - Sandy Seaton Sallee

3. Steve Hawkins March 24, 1953 March 20, 2013

4. George O. and Sally Smith Canyon Ranch Outfitters Early members of MOGA out of Melrose

5. Art Yadon March 23, 1926 March 3, 2009 Big Horn Outfitters

6. Everett Miller d. 10-9-16 Founding MOGA member out of Phillipsburg District 2 Director and Vice President Big M Outfitters was purchased by Russ Smith and Alan Barker Contributed an item of Montana sapphire jewelry to MOGA fundraisers annually

7. Richard Dick Klick Feb. 7, 1934 Sept. 20, 2014 K Bar L Outfitters in the Bob Marshall Wilderness

8. J.F. Tag Rittel d. 9-19-16 Blacktail Ranch Founding member of MOGA out of Wolf Creek Two-term President of MOGA, District 4 Director, and chair of Legislative Committee Blacktail Ranch was pioneered by his grandparents and Tag maintained a museum on the ranch, which is the site of a documented archaeological site

9. Joseph B. Murphy Aug. 23, 1890 Feb. 24, 1972 White Tail Ranch

10. Don and Meg Merritt d. 1990s; 4-23-09 Crazy Mountain Outfitters and Guides Longtime MOGA members out of Helena District 4 Director and Vice President Operated Swan Lake Lodge

11. Archie Duane Neal Jan. 21, 1936 Sept. 20, 2016 Black Otter Guide Service

12. Robert Teague d. 8-21-07 Founding member of MOGA out of White Sulphur Springs District 4 Director Outfitted on the family ranch in the Big Belt Mountains where he was raised

13. Bud Heckamn d. 11-20-05 Benchmark Wilderness Ranch Longtime MOGA member out of Augusta

14. Marvin Lee Carlbom Dec. 23, 2951 Feb. 7, 2007

15. John Hill d. 12-3-15 Hill Country Outfitters District 4 Director out of Geyser His wife Lois was MOGA Secretary-Treasurer Well-known in ranching and quarter horse circles

16. Kenny and Mary Faith Hoeffner d. 1-13-89 and 10-12-15 K Lazy 3 Outfitters Longtime MOGA members out of Lincoln Founders of K Lazy 3, which was purchased by Brett Todd Ken was president of PWOA (Professional Wilderness Outfitters Association)

17. Jack Atcheson, Sr. May 9, 1932 Dec. 27, 2017

18. Rocky Heckman d. 4-22-17 Montana Safaris Longtime MOGA member out of Choteau

19. Gary Anderson d. Nov. 2014 Deep Creek Outfitters/Heaven on Earth Ranch District 4 Director out of Great Falls

20. Glen Childers Feb. 7, 1912 September 1983 7-V Ranch

21. Norm McDonough McDonough Outfitters Longtime MOGA member out of Wolf Creek His wife Barb was District 4 Director McDonough Outfitters was assumed by their son Rob

22. Bruce Malcom d. 1-29-17 Horse Creek Outfitters Longtime MOGA member and Kidfitters Camp participant out of Emigrant District 5 Director Montana State Senator

23. Leo Faber Oct. 11, 1929 Nov. 17, 2018 Montana Outfitting Company

24. Spence and Kay Trogdon d. 11-15-1997 and 11-29-96 Lazy T4 Outfitters Longtime MOGA members, District 2 Director and Vice President of MOGA

25. Art and Edith Weikum d. 10-16-90 and 10-25-06 Hidden Valley Outfitters Founding member of MOGA out of the White River area of the Bob Marshall Wilderness District 4 Director and lifetime member Art s calling card slogan was choosing an outfitter is like buying oats. It s a different thing after it s been through the horse!

26. Thomas Albin Edwards 1899- 1975 White Tail Ranch

27. Robert McNeill d. 9-21-14 Longtime MOGA member District 3 Director and member of the steering committee for the Rocky Mountain Outfitter Rendezvous Chair of USFS committee Initiated F.S. pack trip ( spit and whittle sessions ) Outfitter delegate to Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Council Son Chris took over Bob s Diamond Hitch Outfitters as Chris McNeill Outfitters. Chris was also a world-class skier who was on the U.S. Olympic ski team in 76 and 80. Chris passed away Feb. 2011 at the age of 56.

28. Ralph Holman d. 4-17-04 Founding MOGA member out of McLeod District 5 Director Also owned Columbia Basin Steel, which built many hydroelectric projects

29. Gene and Martha Youderain Gene: Feb. 11, 19-13 1995 Martha: March 27, 1924 July 1, 2003 D Bar A Ranch

30. Claude Saylor 4-7-01 Bar Y 7 Outfitters Longtime District 7 Director out of Jordan Vice President of MOGA Bar Y 7 Outfitters was assumed by his son Nathan

31. Virgil Burns d. 6-11-13 Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch District 1 Director Well known in the rodeo and quarter horse world

32. Clarence (C.B.) and Helen Rich March 6, 1919-Oct. 12 1996 (Clarence) Rich Ranch

33. Howard Copenhaver (P) Margaret Sam Smeding (B) Tag Rittel (P) Lyla Bobbie Creek (B) Howard Kelsey (P) Martha Jimmy Goodrich (P) Patty Ben Steele (B) George Moore Fern Buff Holtman Dune Dick Hicky Rhoda Koch (B) George Smith (B) Dick Lyman (P) Teeter Herb Toelke (B) Bob Toelke (B) Donna Art Weikum (B) Edith Don Merritt (B) Meg Vera Schultz (B) Virgil Burns (B) Paul Christenson (B) Lloyd West (B) Ella Ben Lefler (B) Ralph Nichels (P) Les Averill (B) Paul Murphy Bob Lambertson Spence Trogden Henry Barron an George Figgins * B = past board member * P = past president

34. Thank you! Mary Ellen Schnur, Karen Hooker, Smoke Elser and Mike Colpo have been digging through the history books and memory banks for this information. If you see them, please thank them.

35. Next year marks MOGAs 45th anniversary Do you know an outfitter who didn t make this list but should have ? Visit www.montanaoutfitters.org/about-moga/end- of-trail/ and email or mail us with information about the outfitter