Montana has a high elk population with a lot of big bulls. We offer guided private ranch bull elk hunts and cow elk hunts in central Montana, lodging and meals are provided in a cabin on the property. DIY Elk Hunting Maps are also offered for hunters wanting a do-it-yourself elk hunt on public accessible lands.

Hunt Area

The primary elk ranch, one of our best trophy elk hunts, is in the Snowy Mtns Unit 411 in central Montana. The area consistently produces 320" to 360" bulls. Elk numbers are above objective so there are liberal cow elk seasons plus deer, antelope, and bear.

Success

We hunt for mature bulls and cow elk on this ranch, the hay fields attract a lot of elk, by using known game movement patterns to our advantage we expect 90-100% shot opportunity on bulls or cows and 90% to 100% opportunity at deer and antelope.

Guiding

Hunts are typically guided 2 hunters per guide, bull hunts are 5 days, cow hunts 3 days. Guide(s) will field dress, skin and pack out your game. DIY Maps are offered for Do-It-Yourself hunters to hunt public land areas on their own.

Lodging

Lodging and meals are provided in cabins on the ranches. The cabins are warm, dry, nicer than any tent camp, and close to the hunting. Hunters can choose to stay at a motel in town (at their expense) and meet at the ranch each morning.

Routine

Enjoy a continental breakfast before daylight then go for the morning hunt. Take a lunch or return mid day for lunch and relax, take a nap, or get back out hunting. After the evening hunt the guide(s) will prepare dinner.

Methods

You will hunt in blinds along game trails where the elk come into the hay fields or at water holes. We call elk when needed and may spot and stalk at certain times, but we focus on taking advantage of the natural routine of the elk coming to the fields and water.

Distance

Most of the archery blinds are 40 yards or less from trails and water. Archers should practice shooting from a sitting position at 10 to 40 yards. Most rifle shots are 100 to 300 yards. Sight your rifle dead on at 200 yards and practice out to 300 yards.

Game Care

Your guide will field dress, skin, quarter, and pack out your game. You can debone your meat or pack quarters in coolers to take home. Taxidermy and buthering are available locally at reasonable rates if desired.

Activities

Hunt elk only or plan a combo hunt for elk, deer, antelope, bear, or buffalo. Sometimes hunters fill out early, you can go home or go sightseeing, or if there is enough time a prairie dog hunt might be possible.

Base Price is per person for 5 day bull hunt or 3 day cow hunt. Add additional game for additional fee.