7 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Central Montana. Season dates below come from the Montana wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Montana bear season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring est. | April 15, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Spring 2026 season shown; closes May 31 or June 15 depending on the bear management unit. Spring 2027 dates were not yet published as of 2026-09-05. Black bear identification test required for first-time license buyers. |
| Fall | September 15, 2026 | November 29, 2026 | Fall general black bear season. Archery-only Sept. 5-14. 48-hour reporting required for all black bear harvests. |
| Archery | September 5, 2026 | September 14, 2026 | Archery-only black bear season. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, 2026 Hunting Seasons and 2026 hunting regulations on September 5, 2026.Source: fwp.mt.gov/hunt/seasons Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Bear outfitters in Central Montana
7 Lazy P Outfitting is located west of Choteau, Montana on the Rocky Mountain Front. The Guest Ranch offers numerous guest cabins and a historic lodge. The mountain setting is a great place for solitude and beauty for a family get-together, small wedding, …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk
A Lazy H Outfitters offers big game hunting, remote fly fishing, and horse packing trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area of western Montana. We have been operating since 1929 in some of the most spectacular country in the continental US. We have beautiful …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wolf
Welcome to our family-owned hunting operation, located just six miles south of White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Nestled at the base of the scenic Castle Mountains, we offer guided fair-chase archery and rifle hunts, specializing in elk, but do also hunt deer, …
Black Bear · Elk · Pronghorn
We at Beaver Creek Outfitting hunt a secluded wilderness area in the Little Belt Mountain Range. We use horses and pack in to a tent camp about six miles from the trail head. this area is closed to motorized traffic, so, we use horses throughout the duration …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Have you ever wanted to experience a true wilderness horseback hunting adventure ? You can do just that at the Benchmark Wilderness Ranch. We offer a wide variety of big game hunting opportunities. We primarily hunt elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and black …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer · Whitetail Deer
Blackfeet Outfitters offers a comprehensive array of services, including Blackfeet cultural tours. We offer quality educational experiences for everyone with our summer fishing, horseback, and hiking trips and Jeep Tours. In the fall, we offer backcountry …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Whitetail Deer · Wolf
Operating under the Big Skies of Montana and beyond, Charge Adventures serves as a full-service outfitting company for both outdoor industry affiliates and private individuals alike. Through a unique mix of professionally managed hunting, fishing & outdoor …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
7 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA), member directory on September 5, 2026.Source: montanaoutfitters.org/find-an-outfitter Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether a bear tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in Central Montana
- Montana bear hunting outfitters
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.