Montana Elk and Mule Deer Hunts

Two hunters in orange vests pose with a large buck with antlers in a snowy forested landscape.
A large elk with impressive antlers lying in the snow in the foreground, with two horses carrying packs standing nearby among snow-covered trees and shrubs in a mountainous winter landscape.
A large dead buck with antlers lying in the snow near a tree in a snowy forest.
A man in camouflage clothing and a cap holding antlers of a large harvested deer with a bow and arrows lying on the deer in a nighttime outdoor setting.

At Adventures Outfitting, we believe there's more to a successful hunting trip than just filling your tag.  That's why we've designed our hunts to offer not only the opportunity to harvest a once in a lifetime trophy, but also to be an enjoyable, memorable and quality outdoor experience.  Our guide team has a deep respect for elk and receive immense enjoyment guiding others in the Montana outdoors.

A man on a snow-covered trail riding a pack horse with a forest of snow-covered trees in the background.

Accommodations

Accommodations are provided at our ranch in comfortable guest ranch cabins.   Hunts are conducted on horseback.   Each morning after a hearty, hot breakfast, we will ride into the Wilderness from one of several access points.   In the evening we will return to the ranch for a hot shower, a delicious home-style meal and warm, comfortable bed! During the day we hunt hard in some pretty rugged country, but in the evening you'll be able to relax and prepare for tomorrow's hunt with a good night's sleep.

Hunt Info

Our elk success rates range from 30-80% depending upon the weather and the hunter's physical abilities.   Historically, we have enjoyed 50% success in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness.

Bull elk are the primary focus of our Wilderness hunts.  You may want to consider purchasing a deer license as well since we occasionally see outstanding mule deer.  Deer hunting can be an enjoyable pursuit after you've filled your elk tag.   We hunt elk in the early archery season in September during the rut and in the general season occurring at the end of October through the end of November.   Some early season archery hunts may be conducted from a backcountry camp

Experience

Previously operated under the trade name Beardsley Outfitting, Adventures Outfitting has provided outfitting services in Southwestern Montana since 1986.  We have more than 35 years of outfitting and guiding experience and more than 60 years of hunting and outdoor experience.  Likewise, our guide staff has more than 50 years of professional guide service.

Interested in hunting Montana?

Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Feel free to reach out!