MOUNTAIN WILD: PURPOSE DRIVEN, MISSION FOCUSED & ALWAYS WILD ROAMING

Mountain Wild's story begins deep in the backcountry of America’s Western Rocky Mountains, where our founders have operated an outfitting business for nearly two decades. Their stewardship of nearly 1.5 million acres of pristine, wild land is something they have always taken very seriously. This precious habitat is home to wild roaming elk and deer that live natural and wholesome lives in their preferred environment. In order to maintain a thriving ecosystem, a certain number of elk and deer must be ethically harvested each year. 

A few years ago, we reevaluated our outfitting business to ensure we were doing everything possible for conservation and fully utilizing the harvested wildlife, both on our land and throughout the West. We realized there was untapped potential in the trimmings and bones left behind at local butchers in the region. While not suitable for human consumption, they are highly nutritious for dogs. Additionally, we discovered that decomposing animal material in landfills releases ten times more methane than traditional landfill waste. To reduce waste and put this precious resource to good use, we began converting this all-natural, wild-sourced, vitamin and mineral-rich protein into jerky treats for dogs. In the first year alone, we diverted 35 tons of meat and bones from landfills. From this purpose-driven mission, Mountain Wild was born.

Ted Kimball, one of our founders, said, “We take our stewardship over this wild land, and the wildlife that roams on it, very seriously. Responsible conservation and full utilization of the natural resource of harvested wildlife will always be our highest priority. We will do all that we can to eliminate any waste and to utilize this pure, all-natural, all-wild resource to help nourish the dogs we all care for and love.”

Our Mountain Wild company impact statement emphasizes our dedication to this ethos:

Our purpose-driven mission and unique products set our dog treats apart from all others. Our flagship product is an all-natural, wild jerky treat made from 100% wild roaming elk and deer of the Rockies. It’s cooked at low heat to preserve nutrients and packaged locally. Our wild jerky contains no fillers, grains, or artificial preservatives. The wild animals used are never farm-raised or caged. With over 99% of their genetic makeup shared with wolves, we’ve brought dog food back to what dogs were originally designed to eat.

As part of our mission to provide dog owners with the healthiest products, we also collect naturally shed elk and deer antlers from the wild to make dog chews. These wild antler chews not only help eliminate plaque and tartar from teeth but are also loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. They serve as a natural stress reliever, offer great mental stimulation, and are clean, safe, odorless, long-lasting, sustainable, and humane.

 

 

At Mountain Wild, we believe spending time outdoors offers immense physical, mental, and emotional benefits for dogs and their owners. We embrace and encourage wild-roaming outdoor adventures, promoting a lifestyle that takes people and their dogs to wild places, enjoying wild things. From day one, Mountain Wild has been purpose-driven and mission-focused, and that will never change. We are committed to eliminating waste while fueling healthier, happier, and more active lifestyles for dogs through nature’s purest ancestral protein, vitamin, and mineral source that is ALWAYS WILD ROAMING.