MONTANA FLY-FISHING CME
June 7 - June 12th, 2026
Join our First-Class 5 night Montana Fly-Fishing CME course at Montana High Country
We will complete the core curriculum of our “Wilderness Medicine for the Outdoor Enthusiast” CME certification course while fly-fishing in beautiful Montana and exploring the many rivers and lakes in this beautiful Mountain Setting. Enjoy 4 days of guided fly-fishing, 13 hours CME lectures / work-shops, excellent food and drinks including beer, KY Bourbon and wine while making new friends. All-Inclusive: Fishing, CME, Food, Lodging, Alcohol, Fishing Waders/rods/reels/flies, and Wild Med Gift! All you have to do is get to the lodge.
Montana High Country is private and exclusive making it the fly fishing lodge that’s perfect for small groups.
THE FISHING:
Southwest Montana offers a multitude of troutrageous fishing opportunities. With over 40 years of outfitting experience on this legendary trout water our guides are some of the most knowledgeable in the business. Over the years we have guided in every conceivable weather and water condition and will know exactly what fly pattern to suggest to you. We cater to every guest’s individual needs, whether it be basic fly fishing instructions on one of our private trout ponds, stream side entomology or stalking a 2 foot wild trout sipping dries in gin clear water.
Our guides use a combination of wading and fishing from drift boat or rafts to access the legendary water here in Southwest Montana. The Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers are our home rivers and are only a short scenic drive from our ranch. We also guide fishermen on all of the alpine lakes available to us by our National Forest Permits.
BEAVERHEAD RIVER
Montana’s finest trophy trout stream well known for producing Montana’s largest trout year after year. It’s headwaters come from Clark Canyon Reservoir, a bottom feed dam. This helps to create the ultimate growing conditions for both trout and aquatic insects. With such heavy hatches of caddis, mayfly, small stonefly and crane fly it is no wonder the population of trophy trout is so high. If you like hooking up with large trout then you must fish the Beaverhead.BIG HOLE RIVER
A classic trout stream from its upper reaches above Jackson, Montana to its confluence with the Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges, Montana; it remains one of America’s last undammed rivers. It offers both tremendous fishing and some of the finest Montana river scenery you will ever see. Browns, Rainbows, Cutthroat, Brook and Grayling readily rise to a dry fly on the Big Hole River. The Salmon Fly hatch, or what mom referred to as the “Father’s Day hatch”, offers anglers the excellent possibility to take large trophy trout on a big dry! The Big Hole River has some great early season fishing each year before the runoff happens.CLARK CANYON RESERVOIR
Construction was completed in 1964 and over the past 40 years this lake has continually produced more and larger trout. You will find some great early fishing in April, right after ice out each year. With strong summer hatches and big, husky trout this can simply be the best large trout fishing you have ever had. Not sure about still water fishing? We say give it a try, but before you do make sure your reel is lubed, your drag is set and you have a full spool of backing because you’ll be going online!POINDEXTER SLOUGH
Offers the angler the best in Spring Creek challenge. If you enjoy stalking trout in crystal clear water with small flies and a light rod, then Poindexter is just waiting to test your skills.MOUNTAIN LAKES & STREAMS
Solitude, scenic vistas, and a variety of trout are found on our alpine fishing trips. We offer either day or overnight trips to scores of mountain lakes and streams that we access by your choice of either 4 wheel drive vehicle or horses.PRIVATE FISHERIES
Are you looking to have some water all to yourself? We offer both guided and unguided fishing on some of the areas finest private ponds, streams and spring creeks. Most have been managed to produce large trout. There is an additional rod fee charged for fishing these waters and worth every cent of it!GUEST RANCH PONDS
Didn’t quite get enough fishing during the day, need to work on your casting, or just want to watch the sunset with your fly rod in hand casting to rising rainbows? Then our ponds, located practically within casting distance of the lodge, are waiting for you.EACH GUEST WILL FISH 4 DAYS: 2 DAYS OF RIVER FISHING AND 2 DAY OF LAKES/WADING
CERTIFICATION:
Approved for up to 13 hrs AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits
13 hrs FAWM Credits towards your Fellowship
“This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
An opportunity to Fly Fish in beautiful Montana with respectable fly-fishing guides while gaining valuable medical knowledge
Experience wilderness medicine in context doing what you love to do
Enjoy a full service lodge with excellent food, drinks and hospitality with a rustic atmosphere
Build friendships to last a lifetime
ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather)
Day 1 – Sunday - June 7th: Arrive at Lodge in time for Dinner and Introduction to Course (Fly into Butte or Bozeman is easiest if flying)
Day 2 – Monday June 8th: Fly Fishing: Afternoon / Evening Lectures
Day 3 – Tuesday June 9th: Fly Fishing: Afternoon / Evening Lectures
Day 4 – Weds. June 10th: Lectures, Skills Workshop, and free time to fish behind the lodge or explore on your own
Day 5 – Thursday June 11th: Fly Fishing: Afternoon / Evening Lectures
Day 6 - Friday June 12th: Breakfast and Final Goodbyes - continue your travel in Utah or drive back to airport
THE TEAM / FACULTY:
The fishing logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced guides from Montana High Country, whose team members have a wealth of knowledge and experience.
The Wild Med Adventures Team are all well traveled and experienced and promise to make your CME experience both educational and informative, but please note that we are only responsible for the educational aspect of this trip. For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information. Lead Instructor: Ben Mattingly, MD ; Instructors can change without notice depending on availability, illness, or other necessary changes.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Anyone is welcome to attend.
A keen interest in medicine & fishing . . . or just enjoy fishing with fun people !
A minimal level of physical fitness
Montana High Country will help those with minimal experience and they provide all gear including waders, rod/reels, flies and education
TRIP INSURANCE:
Delegates should have personal insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations, treatment or rescue/evacuation as well as some form of trip insurance to cover missed flights, weather delays and other potential trip delays. In addition, rescue / evacuation insurance is recommended but not required. However, Wild Med Adventures is not responsible for any costs that are incurred due to injury or illness requiring medical evacuation or hospitalization. We recommend Global Rescue for all of our trips.
PLEASE BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE - we lose 1-2 people before almost every trip due to unexpected injuries or illnesses in family.
LODGING: - Montana High Country
Montana High Country package allows our guests to enjoy an all inclusive experience just steps away from the legendary Fishing Streams in SW Montana. The location simply can't be beat as the lodge is situated around many beautiful waterways. They can accommodate most diets and we will provide beer, wine, bourbon.
Lodging is considered double occupancy. Each room has 2 beds. If double occupancy is a deal-breaker, we do have limited single rooms available for a small fee.
Location: 2.5 hrs from Bozeman; 1.5 hrs from Butte.
June 7th - 12th, 2026
COST:
Deposit: $2000
Course + CME: $4499 (Double Occupancy - with same sex roomate)
Non-Medical Fishing Spouse Friend: $3999
Non-Fishing Spouse / Friend: $1500 (limited spots)
Single Room: $500
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - ends Sept. 1, 2025
USE CODE “EARLYMONTANA” and save $500 off if you Sign Up before Sept. 1st, 2025
MUST USE CODE WHEN YOU PAY DEPOSIT TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT
INCLUDED: 5 Nights Lodging - Double Occupancy, All fishing & equipment including wader rentals / rods & reels / flies, 4 days fishing, all meals, wine & beer & some cocktails, & the memories to share for a lifetime.
EXCLUDED: Airfare / transportation to location, travel insurance (recommended), & any personal gear you may want to bring. If you have a special alcoholic drink other than basics like beer, wine, bourbon - you may want to stop and grab it on the way. ALL TIPS ($50/day fishing & $25/day housestaff - suggested $325-$350.)
***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of course or a $500 fee will be added to your final cost**
Cancellation Policy: Your deposit for the course is nonrefundable. The entire balance of your course fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. If you have not paid in full prior to 90 days before the start of the course a late fee of $500 will be applied to final cost or we have the right to cancel your trip. There will be no refund after 90 days prior to course. If you cancel before 90 days, you will be reimbursed course fee minus deposit.
We have a maximum number of 16 clients. Minimum of 6
FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME
It is the policy of Wild Med Adventures to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor.
The faculty and staff involved with this live activity have signed disclosure statements indicating they have no conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest with respect to this course content.
ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles.
ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:
Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.
Practice your skills while enjoying the Madison River Lodge and fly-fishing
Work with our expert faculty and local Fly-Fishing guides to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding hunting & fishing injuries
Obtain up to 13 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society towards your FAWM
Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while hunting & fishing and practical skills for assessment, splinting, wraps, carries and more
TARGET AUDIENCE:Intended as continuing education for physicians, PA's, NP's, nurses, and medics who aspire to work or teach as a field instructor/provider in recreational hunting environments or who may work in remote clinics and deal with the injuries sustained by hunters.
Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience and skills in Fly-Fishing / Remote Medicine
Individuals pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM™)
Non-Medicals welcome to attend as well
MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
The goal of the Wilderness Medical Society “Wilderness Medicine for the Outdoor Enthusiast” is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with Montana Angler through educational activities including lectures, hands on work-shops, training modules and fishing excursions.
Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:
Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of hunting & fishing related educational activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct hunter safety with their patients.
Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.
After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:
Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.
Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.
Demonstrate increased knowledge and skill in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote hunting environments, including hyperthermia, hypothermia, cold injuries, and wound management.
Understand objective risk-assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.
Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and potential high velocity ballistic injuries.
Perform a pre-departure assessment of the participant’s pre-existing medical conditions and plan an appropriate medical kit & care.
PLEASE INQUIRE WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
We hope to meet you in Montana and share the ultimate fishing CME experience !
