10 licensed outfitters guide mule deer hunts in Central Montana. Season dates below come from the Montana wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Montana mule deer season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | September 5, 2026 | October 18, 2026 | Archery-only deer season. Bow and Arrow License required. |
| General Rifle | October 24, 2026 | November 29, 2026 | General deer season. Youth deer-only days Oct. 15-16. Backcountry HDs 150, 280 and 316: Sept. 15-Nov. 29. Many mule deer B licenses are now restricted to private land only. |
| Muzzleloader | December 12, 2026 | December 20, 2026 | Muzzleloader heritage season for deer and elk. |
| Youth | October 15, 2026 | October 16, 2026 | Youth-only deer days, deer only. |
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.
Mule Deer outfitters in Central Montana
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
Plan your next hunt with Armells Creek Outfitters, one of the top private land hunting outfitters in Montana, and you'll experience Montana hunting at its best. Armells Creek Outfitters specializes in trophy elk and mule deer hunts in the coveted Missouri …
Elk · Mule Deer · 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
Big Buck Outfitters, Inc. focuses on the harvest of mature whitetail, mule deer, elk and antelope in Northeast Wyoming and Southeast Montana. Big Buck Outfitters, Inc. has leases comprising over 250,000 acres. Big Buck Outfitters, Inc.’s leases include ranches …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wild Turkey
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
We invite you to CHASE HILL OUTFITTERS to learn and live the true western experience with us. Bill and Renita Brown own and operate Chase Hill and work together to create an unforgettable adventure for you. As a third generation rancher, Bill has extensive …
Bighorn Sheep · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer
Outfitting and guiding specializing in Mule Deer, Elk, Antelope and Predators on central Montana private lands and BLM permitted public lands in the Upper Missouri River Breaks. Our bull elk area, offers world class trophy bulls in special permit draw area …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds
Hammer ?Em Outfitters is a father and son family owned business operated by Bob and Nick Hammer. Montana has been their home for many generations. From the years of growing up in the outdoors of the Rocky Mountains, Bob and Nick Hammer have gained a vast …
Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer
10 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 mule deer tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in Central Montana
- Montana mule deer 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.