9 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Northwest 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 Northwest Montana
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Black Bear
Perched above the Spotted Bear River, Diamond R Guest Ranch is just a stone’s throw away from the legendary South Fork of the Flathead River in Northwest Montana. Nestled along the banks of the Spotted Bear River, we invite you to experience guided fly fishing …
Black Bear
Our hunts are conducted in the North Fork of the Sun River in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. These hunts ?pack-in? by horseback to our base camp on Biggs Creek in the wilderness, deep within elk, deer & bear country.? In camp, you will find large, heated wall …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Montana Mountain West Outfitters is a family owned and operated business located in the Rocky Mountains of Montana. We offer fully guided hunting trips for a wide variety of big game animals. As the owners and full time guides we are able to ensure each hunter …
Black Bear
We offer early season elk and deer combination hunts. During the elk rutting season,also elk and deer combination hunts in November. We also have spring bear hunts. Which is a unique time of the year. Lots of elk and deer to view at this time of year.We also …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Lodge based packages are typically 3 and 5 day trips, blending gorgeous float fishing with fantastic walk/wade opportunities. Our lodge trips are a great value, as they are inclusive of all meals, beer and wine, lodging, daily maid service, and all guided …
Black Bear
Swan Mountain Outfitters brings you the best western Montana hunting trips, Montana fly fishing, horseback riding vacations and llama treks near Glacier National Park and the Flathead Valley. Swan Mountain Outfitters is Northwest Montana’s top choice for …
Black Bear
Since 1981 – Wayne Hill Outfitting, nestled in Montana’s Cabinet Mountains, has been a trusted outfitter for decades, specializing in guided hunts for elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and black bear. Founded by Wayne Hill, a seasoned outdoorsman, the business …
Black Bear
9 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 Northwest 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.