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Connor Clancy

Missoula

Summary

Professional guide with extensive experience in leading outdoor excursions. Skilled in navigation, tracking, and wildlife identification. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing conditions. Reliable and results-oriented, ensuring every expedition is safe and successful.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Hunting Guide

Rack and Reel Montana
Twin Bridges, MT
10.2025 - Current
  • Guided several clients on elk, mule deer, and whitetail deer hunts in the Ruby Mountains of Montana.
  • Assisted in tracking game, utilizing knowledge of animal behavior and habitat.
  • Always ensured safety was the priority while in the field with the clients.
  • Would field dress the animals and prepare them for the processor and taxidermist.

Fly Fishing Guide

Missoula River Lodge
Huson, MT
05.2024 - Current
  • Guided clients on fly fishing techniques across various river environments throughout Western Montana, with a main focus on dry fly fishing opportunities.
  • Always ensured safety was the priority while on the water with clients.
  • Talked with clients in the mornings and made the best fishing call for the day based on their skill level, preferences, and conditions for the day.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and retention for years to come.
  • Always tried to meet the fly fishing specific goals of the clients while also enjoying our time on the water together.

Fly Fishing Guide

The Resort at Paws Up
Greenough MT
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Guided resort guests on the Blackfoot River while ensuring safety was the top priority while on the water.
  • Conducted educational sessions on local ecosystems and fish behavior.
  • Worked hard teaching the basics of fly fishing to the guests while also making it an enjoyable experience on the river.

Fly Fishing Guide

ArkAnglers
Salida, CO
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge of local waterways and fish behavior for effective guiding.
  • Would help fly shop clients with selecting correct flies for the time of year and offering advice on proper fishing spots, building rapport with clients.
  • Often worked the shop and managed inventory on a day to day basis.
  • Was in charge of booking guided trips via phone and email. Also helped the clients in the mornings with anything they needed for their upcoming trip that day.

Fly Fishing Guide

Upriver Fly Fishing
Buena Vista, CO
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Guided clients on the Arkansas River as well as alpine lakes in the Mountains of Colorado.
  • Helped assist in running shuttles for the other guides when needed.
  • Taught intro to fly fishing classes to various people of different ages.
  • Worked in the fly shop and would assist customers and various fly fishing needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Mississippi
University, MS
12-2020

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Patience and persistence
  • Stream navigation
  • Trip planning
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Teamwork
  • Teaching and instruction

Timeline

Hunting Guide

Rack and Reel Montana
10.2025 - Current

Fly Fishing Guide

Missoula River Lodge
05.2024 - Current

Fly Fishing Guide

The Resort at Paws Up
04.2023 - 10.2023

Fly Fishing Guide

ArkAnglers
03.2022 - 11.2022

Fly Fishing Guide

Upriver Fly Fishing
04.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Mississippi