8 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Western 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 Western Montana
Accurate Outfitters
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion
My Outfitting business (license # 8313) is located in Northwest Montana, right in the middle of God's Country. I am a native of Montana, born and raised in a family outfitting business. My guides and I work hard to ensure you a top quality hunting experience. …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Whitetail Deer · Wolf
Dave Hettinger, with 45 plus years of outfitting and guiding experience, offers summer scenic and fishing pack trips into Montana’s Bob Marshall/Scapegoat Wilderness and fall big game hunting into the Scapegoat Wilderness area. It is Dave Hettinger …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Joe Cantrell and his wife, Suellen, operate a full-time fishing operation on the Clark Fork river starting in 1995.??We take beginners just learning to experts?.?Our goal for you is a fun learning experience catching fish born and raised in the Clark Fork …
Black Bear
Montana Hunting Fishing Adventures makes each trip unique and personalized. Offering trophy big game hunts day, lodge and wilderness for elk, deer, bear, mountain lion, wolf, moose, goat, and sheep, fly fishing float and wade day trips, vacation packages, …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wolf
Wild Country Outfitting LLC offers backcountry big game hunts primarily from wall tent camps accessible by horses and mules. We specialize in elk, but also pursue deer bear and wolf.? The hunts we offer are physically demanding and will push your limits.? You …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wolf
8 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 Western 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.