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MOGA Legacy & Heritage

Celebrating the legacy and heritage of MOGA members who have shaped the Montana wilderness. Remembering their contributions to conservation and outfitting. Upholding their spirit in every mountain peak and rushing river. Paying tribute to these pioneers who have left an indelible mark on Montana's rugged landscape.

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MOGA Legacy & Heritage

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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 HawkinsMarch 24, 1953 – March 20, 2013

  4. George O. and Sally SmithCanyon Ranch Outfitters • Early members of MOGA out of Melrose

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

  6. Everett Millerd. 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” KlickFeb. 7, 1934 – Sept. 20, 2014 K Bar L Outfitters in the Bob Marshall Wilderness

  8. J.F. “Tag” Ritteld. 9-19-16Blacktail 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. MurphyAug. 23, 1890 – Feb. 24, 1972White Tail Ranch

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

  11. Archie “Duane” NealJan. 21, 1936 – Sept. 20, 2016Black Otter Guide Service

  12. Robert Teagued. 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 Heckamnd. 11-20-05Benchmark Wilderness Ranch • Longtime MOGA member out of Augusta

  14. Marvin Lee CarlbomDec. 23, 2951 – Feb. 7, 2007

  15. John Hilld. 12-3-15Hill 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 Hoeffnerd. 1-13-89 and 10-12-15K 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 Heckmand. 4-22-17Montana Safaris • Longtime MOGA member out of Choteau

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

  20. Glen ChildersFeb. 7, 1912 – September 19837-V Ranch

  21. Norm McDonoughMcDonough 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 Malcomd. 1-29-17 Horse Creek Outfitters • Longtime MOGA member and Kidfitters Camp participant out of Emigrant • District 5 Director • Montana State Senator

  23. Leo FaberOct. 11, 1929 – Nov. 17, 2018Montana Outfitting Company

  24. Spence and Kay Trogdond. 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 Weikumd. 10-16-90 and 10-25-06Hidden 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 Edwards1899- 1975White Tail Ranch

  27. Robert McNeilld. 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 Holmand. 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 YouderainGene: Feb. 11, 19-13 – 1995Martha: March 27, 1924 – July 1, 2003D Bar A Ranch

  30. Claude Saylor4-7-01Bar 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 Burnsd. 6-11-13Bob Marshall Wilderness Ranch • District 1 Director • Well known in the rodeo and quarter horse world

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

  33. 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  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

  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 MOGA’s 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

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