Our Mission
Montana Guide School exists to train the next generation of hunters and wilderness guides—young men and women who will carry forward the values of ethical hunting, conservation, and backcountry leadership.
We teach not just how to hunt, but how to honor the land, respect the wildlife, and guide others through Montana’s vast and untamed places. Our mission is to pass down the knowledge, skills, and code of conduct that preserve the spirit of the hunt—and Montana itself—for generations to come.
Leadership Team
Will Israel – President
Will Israel is a native Montanan, lifelong hunter, and passionate advocate for ethical, responsible outdoor traditions. He serves as the Executive Director of the Montana Outdoor and Guide Association, where he leads efforts to preserve access, elevate guiding standards, and pass down Montana’s wilderness heritage to the next generation. A retired U.S. Army officer, Will completed nine combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. He is also a devoted husband and proud father of five.