5 licensed outfitters guide mule deer hunts in Northeast 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 Northeast Montana
Bear Paw Mountain Outfitters specializes in upland game hunts and summer walleye fishing. We are a full service outfitter – deer, antelope, upland birds, fishing, and spring turkey. Food and lodging will be provided at the base camp.
Black Bear · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wild Turkey
Billingsley Ranch Outfitters
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer
Specializing in providing both Big Game Montana Archery Hunts and Montana Rifle Hunts. With the home base camp being located 70 miles south of Glasgow in the Larb Hills bordering the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge (CMR) and the Fort Peck Reservoir. …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Welcome Montana River Ranch is a beautiful 8,000 acre working ranch that borders the Missouri River. Surrounded by cottonwood trees and overlooking acres of farmland, our newly constructed three-level log cabin lends itself to a comfortable and relaxing …
Mule Deer
I am a 4th generation Montanan and a full time Outfitter. Big game on the breaks of the Missouri and little Rockies. Summer prairie dog shooting and ATV rentals. 25 plus years in business. We do Bighorn sheep, Lion, Deer/Elk, Antelope, Bear, Coyote and prairie …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
5 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.
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- 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.