18 licensed outfitters guide elk hunts in Southwest 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 Southwest Montana
As a 4th generation Montanan, Eric created 16 Mile Outfitting from his passion for sharing the outdoors. 16 Mile Outfitting offers big game hunting and fishing trips on private ranches. We strive to achieve high quality trips for trophy animals and serene …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Whitetail Deer
Backcountry Montana Adventures, LLC
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion
Birch Creek Outfitters offers 4×4 rifle hunts for elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, black bear and mountain lion. In addition, we also offer stream and lake fishing during the summer months. Birch Creek Outfitters manages the hunting and fishing on the Galt …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Scott and Sandy Sallee are lifelong Montanans who love to share the beauty and bounty of their state. From float trips on the Yellowstone River to casting a fly on a high mountain lake above their horseback camp, summers are an adventure. Fall finds them …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion
Dive into the heart of Montana’s wilderness with Black Otter Guide Service, where generations of expertise meet unparalleled adventure. Whether you’re seeking the serenity of horseback pack trips in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, the thrill of guided …
Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat
Broken Hart Adventures, Montana Outfitter #38356, invites you to experience the ultimate in Montana guided elk hunts and fair chase guided hunts for mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat. Rifle and archery hunts are also available for cougar, …
Bighorn Sheep · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer · Wolf
Bull Basin Outfitters offers exclusive hunting on the Willow Creek Ranch located near Livingston, MT. The cow to bull elk ratio of 1 to 4! The hunting experience they offer is one that few hunters have in their life as Willow Creek Ranch only permits four …
Elk · Mule Deer
BW Outfitters, LLC is located 25 miles North of Yellowstone Park in the beautiful Paradise Valley. Bob Wetzel’s passion for hunting and the history of the land evolved into BW Outfitters, LLC in 1985. His wife’s family homesteaded the land that is now loved …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Your hosts are Justin and Judy O’Hair, the fifth generation operating the O’Hair Ranch Company. As a Montana working rancher, Justin O’Hair is intimately familiar with this land, the habitat and wildlife patterns. More than 55 sections of land are reserved for …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Whitetail Deer
We are a small family guiding business that offers a variety of outdoor experiences. We are located in the heart of the Big Hole Valley in southwestern Montana in a little town named Jackson. For summer, we offer fly fishing trips on small streams and the Big …
Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Montana Elk and Trout is a full service hunting and fishing company located in beautiful southwest Montana. Whether your a seasoned veteran in the outdoors or someone wanting a memorable first experience we’re confident we can help you find a truly unique …
Elk
Formerly Banthem Outfitting LLC, SJ Outfitters LLC is a private land and backcountry outfitting buisness owned and operated by liscenced Montana Big game outfitter Jesse Banthem. Our exclusive private lands and vast public land permits are located in some of …
Elk · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer
Wilderness Connection outfitters is based on the historic Stermitz Ranch, a heritage ranch in continuous family ownership since 1900. We offer vacation rentals, horseback trail riding, lodging, zipline tours, and whitewater rafting, as well as lodge-based …
Elk · Mule Deer
Windy Country outfitters operates on a 50,000 acre private ranch outside Springdale, Montana. We offer elk, deer and antelope hunts for both archery and rifle.
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
18 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 Southwest 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.