Peter Howell Peter “Sneaky” Howell has been fly fishing and
Hunting in Montana for over 14 years. His passions for adventure, wildlife and wilderness have taken him all over Montana’s rivers and peaks in search of elusive big game and perfect trout.
Always the outdoors kid, Peter was
born and raised in Minnesota and came to Montana
when he was 18 to work on a cattle ranch in the
Boulder River Valley. He studied business at the
University of Montana, and discovered early that
Montana would be his home and a place where he could
play as hard as he works.
For over 10 years, Peter has guided hunters and fishermen all over the state, spending over 170 days each year with clients in the backcountry or on the rivers. His infectious laugh and easy-going attitude make clients' time spent with Peter a memorable and enjoyable experience, usually resulting in return clientele and lifelong friendships.
Peter has spent the last 6 years riding and training horses in California and Montana, developing exceptional riding and handling skills. Peter’s attentive and detailed techniques make Willow Ranch Outfitting horses as safe and comfortable in the mountains as they are riding in an arena.
Peter lives full-time in Livingston, Montana with his wife Brooke and
3 dogs and they spend their time skiing, hiking and what else …
fly fishing and hunting!
Storrs Bishop Storrs Bishop moved to the Madison Valley in
Southwest Montana in the early 1970s from the western slope of Colorado. After 15 years of personal service oriented and recreation related building and businesses, he loaded his young son, everything they owned, and a dozen Norwegian Fjord horses and headed to what is now Willow Ranch, just west of the small town of Ennis on the Madison River. Being accustomed to some pretty spectacular “high country” in Colorado, the Madison range and the area immediately west and south of Yellowstone National Park far exceeded his highest expectations.
Willow Ranch is primarily a small hay ranch. Storrs and his wife, Bev, run some cows, have a purebred horse breeding and training operation, and each of them work at other part-time jobs. Although the outfitting business is very labor-intensive, Storrs says it is the most rewarding and gratifying endeavor he’s ever been involved in. Each trip at Willow Ranch is a new experience with new situations and challenges, and each client becomes a new friend and a part of a new memory. He feels fortunate to have had 30 years of such pleasure.
In 1978 Storrs became a licensed outfitter (license #190). Six years later this part of the Madison Range was designated the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. The US Forest Service approved many overnight-use permits for summer pack trips and fall archery and rifle hunts as well as
6 designated wilderness campsites on 3 major creeks and at
3 high alpine lakes. These mountains abound with game
- from elk, deer and moose to mountain goats, bighorn
sheep, bears, mountain lions and wolves.
Peter “Sneaky” Howell has been fly fishing and
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Storrs Bishop moved to the Madison Valley in
Southwest Montana in the early 1970s from the western slope of Colorado. After 15 years of personal service oriented and recreation related building and businesses, he loaded his young son, everything they owned, and a dozen Norwegian Fjord horses and headed to what is now Willow Ranch, just west of the small town of Ennis on the Madison River. Being accustomed to some pretty spectacular “high country” in Colorado, the Madison range and the area immediately west and south of Yellowstone National Park far exceeded his highest expectations.
