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Montana Whitetail Deer Hunting
Whitetail deer hunting in
Montana is the best kept deer hunting secret in
the west. There are excellent numbers of
whitetail bucks inhabiting Bearpaw Outfitters
whitetail deer hunting ranches. What's really
impressive is how many whitetail bucks per day
have been spotted while whitetail hunting on
these hunting leases. Many whitetail deer
hunters have seen 10 to 30 bucks in a
day.
Montana's reputation for
trophy Mule Deer hunting has over shadowed
it's excellent whitetail deer hunting and most
hunters are just learning about these under
hunted whitetails in Montana.
Bearpaw Outfitters whitetail
deer hunting leases have excellent whitetail
habitat including
timbered hillsides and brushy pockets for
bedding and agricultural valley
bottoms for excellent feeding areas.
March 15 - Buck Deer License Deadline
June 1 - Antelope Application Deadline
Aug 10 - Begin
Purchasing Antlerless Licenses
Montana Licenses
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https://app.mt.gov/elicensesales/
Licenses and Hunter Ed
Montana Conservation License….......$
10.00
Montana Outfitter Sponsored Deer…$1100.00
Montana General Draw Deer Tag…....$343.00
Montana Antlerless Deer Tag….........$
80.00
Montana Either-Sex Antelope Tag…..$220.00
Montana Antlerless
Antelope Tag…...$
50.00
Montana Bow and Arrow
Permit….....$
10.00
Deer Tags
are available as outfitter sponsored or general
draw. Either way the cutoff date is March 15, so
don't put off organizing your hunt. More
information is available on the
Details page.
Hunter Education is required if you were born
after Jan 1, 1985.
Bowhunters also need proof of bow hunter
education or a previous archery license from
another state to get a Montana archery permit.
Trophy Quality
Montana Whitetails have a
reputation for getting big. Antlers
on mature bucks are often 16" to 22" or more in
width, many have good tine length, and mass. The abundance of food produces large bodied
northern bucks weighing up to 200+ pounds or more.
Shot Opportunity
Whitetails here are
plentiful and bow hunting them during the dry
September season over water holes and game
trails leading into agricultural fields is very
effective. Rifle hunting them during the
November rut can also offer a prime
opportunity of bagging yourself a trophy class
animal. Quality whitetails are more abundant in
Montana than in most states, hunters often see
numerous mature bucks in a day. Shots often range from 100 to 300
yards so sight rifles dead on at 200 yards.
Hunting Areas
We operate exclusively on
private property in Central and Eastern Montana.
We currently have many thousands of acres of private
ranch land leased to ensure quality hunting.
Hunting Methods
Hunting methods often
include spot & stalk hunting, glassing and
spotting open hillsides and brush pockets,
or sitting and
watching water holes and feeding areas. Lots of good
hunting country has good vehicle access, so we
can accommodate hunters of any physical
condition.
Deer Season
The rifle hunting season is generally 5 weeks long,
starting in late October and ending on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
There's a couple weeks overlap
of Deer and Antelope seasons, so combo
hunts are available in late October and early
November. Trophy
hunters love the mid to late November rut hunts.
Archery hunting season opens
September 6 to October 19. There are excellent
locations for stands and blinds just waiting for
you.
Best Time
The seasons are set so
that the hunting is good all the way
through. The first two weeks of season are popular with Deer
and Antelope combo hunters. Trophy hunters
and those who want to experience a rut hunt
usually
hold out for the rut in mid November.
Guiding Options
Several guide ratios are offered that include guiding,
transportation during the hunt, and game care.
Accommodations
Motel “Town Hunts”: Stay in town near
restaurants and shopping. Motels are a short
drive from most hunt areas. Hunters pay for their
choice of room and meals. Guides pick up and
return hunters to their room each day. Budget $50-$75 per day for meals and
shared room.
Temperature and
Weather
September
and October may frost at
night, but days often warm up to 40 to 80
degrees. Late October and November temps often
range from 0 to 50 degrees and snow is possible.
Check current weather forecasts on the
Montana Home Page
before
leaving for your hunt.
Taxidermy and Meat Processing
These
services are not included, but are available
locally for very reasonable fees.
What’s Not Included
Your personal gear, motel
room, meals, meat processing, taxidermy,
licenses, gratuities, and any other items not
listed as being included.
Contact Us Today
Call or
Email with any questions or to book a hunt.
If sending a deposit by postal mail, use the
Hunt Application
to verify your details. "We
look forward to meeting you and hunting with you."
Best Regards,
Dale, Tara, and The Staff
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