Montana is a top elk hunting state that produces big bulls. Bearpaw Outfitters offer guided private ranch archery bull elk hunts and cow elk bowhunts in eastern Montana. DIY Elk Hunting Maps are also offered for hunters wanting an unguided do-it-yourself rifle, muzzleloader, or archery elk hunt.
These archery elk hunts are on private ranch leases in southeast Montana Region 7, this area consistently produces 260" to 380" class bulls. Mule Deer, Whitetail, or Antelope can also be hunted.
Bearpaw Outfitters have been guiding hunters for over 40 years, they have an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau. Please read some of the Hunt Reviews from many of their past hunters.
Only to four to six archery hunts for mature trophy bull elk are offered each year, hunters who do not draw the bull tag can hunt cow elk. Last season shot opportunity was 100% on mature bull elk.
1x1 Bull Elk.....$9950
2x1 Bull Elk.....$8950
1x1 Cow Elk....$3950
2x1 Cow Elk....$3150
Add for 360"+....POR
Add Antelope..$2000
Add Deer........$3000
Add Turkey.......$500
Non-Hunter.......$500
Apply for the elk/deer combo or the elk combo license and the 799-21 elk permit by April 1. If you don't draw the 799-21 for bulls the elk combo license is valid for cows. Apply for antlerless "B" tags until June 1. Hunter Ed required if born after Jan 1, 1985.
Buy a point for elk and deer a year in advance, next year buy the outfitter point and apply, you will have three points with high odds of drawing. Archery elk and deer season is open Sept 2 to Oct 15. The 900-20 archery antelope season is Aug 15 to Nov 20.
Bows 28" or longer, maximum 80% letoff, arrows minimum of 20 inches long weighing at least 300 grains including at least 75 grain broad heads 7/8" or wider. Expandable broadheads & lighted nocks are legal, lighted sights & crossbows are not legal.
Hunts are guided with 1 or 2 hunters per guide, bull elk hunts are 6 days, cow hunts 4 days. DIY Elk Maps are offered for unguided Do-It-Yourself hunters wanting to know where to hunt public lands.
Lodging and meals are available in Miles City. Ranch cabins are available at times, but most hunters choose to stay at a motel in town (their expense), your guide will pick you up and return you daily.
Follow Interstate 94 from the east or from the west to Miles City, Montana, we will meet you at your motel. If using an airline, fly into Billings, rent a car, it's only a 2.5 hour drive to Miles City.
Have an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up before daylight, bring a lunch or return mid day for lunch, hunt the evening until dark, your guide will return you to your room each night.
Calling is the preferred method of hunting and definitely provides the most excitement. Spotting and stalking bulls or hunting in blinds by game trails or water holes are other methods sometimes used.
PRACTICE SHOOTING from standing and sitting positions at 10 to 60 yards. Ranch hunts are easier than mountain hunts, but, GOOD PHYSICAL FITNESS usually results in higher success hunts.
Check the Weather Forecast before leaving to know what clothing to bring. Sept can be hot or cool, getting colder as October approaches, frosty nights and snow is possible, November can be bitter cold.
Your guide will field dress, skin, quarter, and pack out game. You can debone your meat and pack in coolers to take home or buthering and taxidermy are available locally at reasonable rates.
Hunters must provide their own personal gear, sleeping bag, licenses, gratuities, meat processing, taxidermy, shipping fees, travel, costs before and after the hunt, and anything not listed as included.
Dale, Derek, and Rob will insure you have a fun and exciting hunt!
Outfitter & Guide
Montana Manager/Hunting Guide
Montana Guide
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