7 licensed outfitters guide elk hunts in South-Central Montana. Season dates below come from the Montana wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Montana elk season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | September 5, 2026 | October 18, 2026 | Archery-only elk season. Bow and Arrow License required. Backcountry HDs 150, 280 and 316 have a Sept. 15-Nov. 29 general season instead (HD 316 has no archery-only season). |
| General Rifle | October 24, 2026 | November 29, 2026 | General elk season. Backcountry HDs 150, 280 and 316: Sept. 15-Nov. 29. Check individual hunting district regulations for antlerless and permit-only restrictions. |
| Shoulder Season | August 15, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Elk shoulder seasons run on varying dates before and/or after the archery and general seasons in districts over population objective; antlerless only, mostly private land. Check individual HDs in the 2026 regulations. |
| Muzzleloader | December 12, 2026 | December 20, 2026 | Muzzleloader heritage season for deer and elk, following the general 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.
Elk outfitters in South-Central Montana
Nearly a million acres of magnificent game-filled country... a trout fisher's paradise and home to the finest elk, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, moose and bear populations in North America. Located in the Gallatin National Forest, the area's unparalleled …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wolf
Charlie’s great grandfather, C.M. Rein, homesteaded in Sweet Grass Canyon in 1893. Over the years, he and the ensuing generations built what is now the Rein Anchor Ranch. Charlie is the 4th generation to live and work on the ranch, where he and his wife …
Elk · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer
Wes and Lydia Sargent own and operate Cayuse Hills Outfitters. We are fully licensed and insured and are located 35 miles Northeast of Big Timber, MT in the remote, rolling Cayuse Hills. We are a fully licensed and insured outfitting service. Our fair chase …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Then experience a Montana vacation at our ranch in a pristine wilderness just north of Yellowstone Park. A variety of unique outdoor activities and our small size (a maximum of 20 guests) appeals to those seeking new experiences with …
Elk
Welcome to Lone Wolf Guide Service, owned and operated by Phillip & Chelsea Bowers, MT Licensed Outfitter #6049. Being native Montanans, hunting is a vital part of our heritage. Phillip was raised in the outfitting business next to the Absaroka-Beartooth …
Elk
Montana private land hunting in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains and Absaroka Mountains. Hunting elk, deer, antelope, bear, and bison. The elk, whitetail, mule deer, antelope, and black bear are all free range.
Bison · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer
Remington's Alpine outfitting is permitted in the Custer National Forest and specializes in moose, goat, sheep, bear, and archery elk. We also do trail rides and summer pack trips?in the Red Lodge and Absarokee areas.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat
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 an elk tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in South-Central Montana
- Montana elk 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.