6 licensed outfitters guide elk hunts in Western 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 Western Montana
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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
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
6 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.
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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.