Hunting / Outfitters
Overview
Hunting in northwestern Montana is like no other place in the United States, offering such a wide array of big game. The season for archery starts on the first Saturday in September to the Sunday before elk season opens. Elk season is from the end of October for 37 days until the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Where to Go Hunting
Although hunting isn’t permitted in Glacier National Park, you’ll find an abundance of areas to go close to the park where you can find bear, elk, whitetail and mule deer and much more.
Flathead Range:
If hunting the Flathead Range, try around the Hungry Horse Reservoir and the South Fork Flathead River drainage. The western side of the Swan Crest Mountains shows promise too, for some great hunting.
Flathead National Forest:
You can find some good hunting in both Flathead National Forest and the Kootenai National Forest.
Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wildernesses:
Within Flathead, there are a number of wilderness areas, such as the Great Bear Wilderness and Bob Marshall Wilderness, covering over a million acres of prime hunting ground, with more than 2,000 miles of trails. You’ll find elk, deer and bear. You can get permits through the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Fees
Northwestern Montana is broken down into districts, and to hunt elk you will need to apply for an elk license within that district in which you’ll be hunting. It costs around $593 for a non-resident elk license. You can check the website of the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks for the prices of various hunting licenses.
Hire a Guide
There are a number of outfitters in the Glacier area that offer hunting trips into the backcountry. You can travel by horseback or hike, bring your own food or get a full-serviced trip with meals and supplies. Take a weeklong trip into the wilderness with a guide to experience the best in northwestern Montana hunting. Discover all the adventure that awaits you by browsing the listings on this page.
- Big game is plentiful within the Glacier region
- Don’t forget a hunting license for the game you’ll be going after
- Hunt the Great Bear or Bob Marshall Wilderness for elk, deer and bear
- Take a weeklong hunting trip into the Flathead National Forest area
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Blackfeet Outfitters - guided big game hunts
Babb, MTProfessionally guided hunts into our national forest-based hunting camps just east of Glacier Park (rifle or archery) for spring bear, elk, moose, deer, antelope & sheep/goats
Linehan Outfitting Company
Troy, MTSome of the best fly fishing in Montana. Guided fishing trips and cozy, well appointed Yaak Log Cabins and our Kootenai River Lodge.
Montana River Anglers Llc
Whitefish, MTFrom big game and bird hunting to fly fishing on some of Montana's finest trout streams….the guides at Mt. River Anglers will make your trip memorable.
Montana Safaris
Vaughn, MTAll inclusive, fully guided hunts in Bob Marshall Wilderness. Fly fishing and horseback adventures in Montana!
Morning Star Outfitters
Browning, MTThe Premier Outfitter for Blackfeet Country - let outfitter Joe Kipp guide you through the renowned Blackfeet lands.
Northern Rockies Outfitter
Kalispell, MTPremier guide to Montana's best big game backcountry and camps. Hunt for mule deer, elk, bear and antelope in our public/private areas and ranch locations.
Silver Bow Outfitters and Guides
Libby, MTDelivering top quality Montana hunting and fly fishing experiences for over 25 years. Join us for memories that will last a lifetime.
Wilderness Lodge
Hungry Horse, MTA rustic hunting and fishing lodge which caters to outdoorsmen and hunters. You'll find few amenities, but accommodations include heat, hot water and food.
