5 licensed outfitters guide elk hunts in Southeast 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 Southeast Montana
We are a family owned business based out of Northern Wyoming and Southeastern Montana. In Montana, we offer archery and rifle hunts for Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer and Elk in the 700 units of Montana. These hunts take place on nearly 100% deeded private land. …
Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer · Wild Turkey
Butte Creek Outfitters is a very personalized hunting trip. Located in the heart of Mule Deer Country, in the pine tree covered hills of eastern Montana, you will have access to over 25,000 acres of PRIVATE family owned land. Because I believe in harvesting …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wolf
We hunt turkey, antelope, elk and both species of deer in the rolling hills and river bottoms of Southeastern Montana. Our camp is based on the Powder River. We provide both archery and rifle hunts. Hunts are all inclusive. We decided after years of growing up …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wild Turkey
Trophies West has been in business since 1995 and we are a small family-owned/operated local resident of Forsyth, Montana.? We currently lease over 300,000 private acres that we strictly manage for age structure and quality wildlife.We offer some of the best, …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Waterfowl · Wild Turkey
Here at Western Timberline Outfitters we have been apart of the Outfitting world for over 28 years. Located across the whole state of Montana. Specializing in Mule Deer, while we have a wide range of other top quality hunts for other game. Including Antelope, …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer
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 an elk tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in Southeast 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.