Southwestern Montana Elk Hunts

Premier Fair Chase Elk Hunts in Southwestern Montana

Operating in Units 302, 303 and 329

This outfitter offers exceptional fair chase archery and rifle and archery elk hunts with the option to add a mule deer or whitetail with appropriate tags. Partnering with private landowners surrounding the public lands where hunts take place, they provide access to prime locations that enhance hunting opportunities and showcase the area’s natural beauty.

To ensure a quality experience, camp sizes are limited to 4-6 hunters, fostering a close-knit atmosphere that allows for personalized attention and a better overall experience.

Experience a premier elk hunting adventure in Southwest Montana, where expert guides, quality accommodations, and breathtaking scenery come together for an unforgettable hunt.

Drop Camps

OPERATING IN UNIT 329

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Included:

  • Logistical assistance pre/post hunt considering travel, license/tag application
  • Hunter orientation
  • Professional 2:1 guiding & field care of game taken
  • Transportation to/from the field including all gear and animals taken during the hunt
  • Meals/accommodations for the scheduled hunt dates
  • One Bull Elk
  • One Buck Mule Deer or Whitetail Deer with proper tag/license.

Not Included:

  • Travel to/from Outfitters location (Dillon, MT)
  • Hotels
  • Required License/Tags
  • Taxidermy
  • Meat processing
  • Shipping
  • Trip Insurance
  • Tips for your guide. While not required, it is very much appreciated, and guides often depend on them as supplemental income. Learn how much to tip a hunting guide.

Comfortable Lodging with All the Amenities

Rifle Hunts

The base camp features private land with several small cabins and a main cook house, providing a comfortable retreat after a day of hunting. Camps are equipped with both indoor and outdoor restrooms and showers, while the cook house offers the comforts of home, including full bathrooms, a kitchen, laundry facilities, and common areas. The individual cabins provide privacy and space for a relaxing stay.

Backcountry and Archery Hunts

On backcountry and archery hunts, you’ll be hunting from wall tent camps. Each tent has cots, bedrolls, and wood stove heat for up to four hunters. Camps are equiped with outdoor restroom and shower.

Delicious Camp Meals to Fuel Your Adventure

Hunters enjoy an impressive menu during the season, with a camp cook preparing breakfast and dinner daily. Each morning, guests can pack a to-go lunch from a variety of options, including lunch meats, fruits, vegetables, homemade cookies, and snacks, ensuring that everyone stays energized throughout the day. Rest assured, no one will be going hungry on this hunt!

Expert Guides with Decades of Experience

Hunters benefit from the expertise of professional guides, each with over 15 years of experience hunting the rugged mountains of Southwest Montana. These skilled guides share a deep passion for the land and are dedicated to enhancing each client’s hunt by sharing their knowledge of elk behavior and the local terrain.

Simplified Application Process

The outfitter simplifies the hunting application process by handling it on behalf of their clients. During booking, the team discusses hunting goals and works with hunters to secure their licenses. For those who prefer to apply independently, guidance and support are still available throughout the process.

Travel Information

  • Arrive to Dillon, Montana at 2pm on the day before your hunt where you will meet your outfitter and he will take you to the lodge.
  • Hunt for five days.
  • Depart the morning after your hunt.
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Booking Information

Please note that reservations are not considered finalized until agreed upon deposit is received. This ensures agreed upon dates and current pricing.

Quality outfitters are in high demand so let us know right away, as some trips do book years in advance.