animals, and sensitive regarding their care. At the same time, he has worked to optimize the photographer's experience, and I have made great images because of his efforts.
Troy has a strong sense of what situations will produce the best photos. He often noted
lighting conditions, backgrounds, and animal behavior. Troy also works hard to create environments that are indigenous to the animals' native habitat--whether at his facility or "on location" at another designated site."
“Animals of Montana has every other “game farm” beat by a mile in terms of training and performance of the animals. What especially impressed me was the relative ease with which Troy gets the animals to behave and perform, not just when there’s a photographic issue, but all the time.”
EXCITING TOURS FOR 2009
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"The Ultimate Photographers Buffet" , the "Rock a Bye Baby" Tour, and the "Lions, Tigers and Bears ~ Oh My" Tour.
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**NEW TWO DAY TOUR**
"The Rally of the Elusive Wolf"
Fall
Colors 2008: September 2-3 (September 4 ~ weather day*)
Winter 2009: January 13-14.2009 (January 15 ~ weather day*)
Capture
the unforgettable gaze of the legendary Canis Lupus with
swift yet elegant movements – a noble and independent
character.
The amber, yellow or orange colored eyes gleam as
they peer into the sun. This tour will give you the
opportunity to photograph one of nature’s most
intriguing predators.
Relentless and endowed with great intelligence
and captivating ability to adapt – The Elusive Wolf is
a resident of wild places who shuns intrusion.
Its true nature remains a mystery … join us in
revealing the countless myths and legends of this
mysterious creature!
You’ll capture images of wolves running as a
pack, howling, peeking around trees, interacting with
one another, demonstrations of dominance and submission
and list goes on….
This
tour is offered during
**NEW TWO DAY TOUR**
“The
Great Bear” Tour
Fall
Colors 08: September 16-17.2008 (September 18 weather
day*)
Winter
09: January 6-7.2009 (January 8 weather day*)
On
this tour you’ll have numerous opportunities to
photograph Grizzly Bears and Black Bears of a variety of
ages and sizes.
The ever so graceful Grizzly posed amongst a
grove of aspens - swatting the trees with his shear
power, swaying the trees back and forth as if they are
only toothpicks.
Envision the bears cooling off in a mountain
stream lying flat on their bellies as the water cascades
over them.
Or, imagine our Trio of Grizzlies wrestling in an
open meadow with a gorgeous backdrop of the Crazy
Mountains!
This tour is offered during
Animals
of Montana
Fall Open House Tour”
Fall
Colors 08: September 23-25.2008 (*September 26 ~ weather
day)
BACK
BY POPULAR DEMAND! This tour is designed
specifically for those looking for a diversity of
photo’s from just one tour ~ everything from Grizzly
Bears to Big Cats to Raccoons and Skunks! That’s
right for three days you’ll have opportunities to
photograph a “little bit of everything” here at
Animals of Montana
! Mountain Lions lurking around rocky ledges,
Bears enjoying themselves in a mountain stream, Raccoons
burrowing in hollow logs, a Porcupine chewing on a
fallen aspen tree, Wolves mingling amongst a forest of
Spruce Trees, the Tiger running right at camera
with Red Willows as a backdrop, plus many other animals
such as Bobcat, Lynx, Snow Leopard, Barbary
African Lion ~ an extinct species in the wild,
Badger, Pine Marten, Fisher, Skunk and Fox. We
hope you can join us for our “Open
House”! The
cost of the “Animals of
"Quiet
Whispers of Autumn Tour"
Celebrate
the hushed beauty and comfort of autumn with us in the
Northland of Minnesota near
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Only the Best Animals and Trainer for Our Photography Tours, Individual Filming and Motion Picture Sets!
Our animal actors live in the Montana mountains where the climate is dry and cold allowing them to grow shiny healthy winter coats. They are all highly trained, experienced and popular in both the photography and film industries. Your host is one of the most gifted animal trainers in the industry, Troy Hyde. Troy will stun your senses and ensure that your experience is most unforgettable! Contact us for more information or reservations. Spaces and dates are limited so please don’t delay!
Richard Sheehan
"The trainers worked with all the skill and dedication that I expected from them. They also showed great knowledge of the species and their habitats."
James Houghton
“Their animals are well cared for and well trained. The staff has experience and knowledge as to where the best locations are and which ones have the best lighting at different times of the year.”
Mike Coil
Photographer/Attorney
"The most enjoyable part was working with all the people at Animals of Montana as well as the other photographers. I learn more than I would expect at every session. The Animals of Montana folks are warm, kind and friendly as well as knowledgeable and sincere."
Richard Blanchette
Photographer
Artist/Painter
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