Late Season Montana Elk

[Jeterry]

A buddy and me a looking to come out to Montana and elk hunt the week of thanksgiving. Midwesterners who have never hunted elk before so we are looking to use an outfitter the first time. Any advice on who to use? Regions which are better than others? Anything to avoid? Any general advice?

 

[johnsd16]

Do you have a tag? Question is way too vague. If you’re going with an outfitter you should be applying through them.

 

[UTJL]

This may sound harsh but the draw deadline is today. Most reputable outfitters are booked at least a year or two in advance. Anyone who would take your money now isn’t worth it unless they had cancellation. You should be looking at 2026 or 2027 for a guided hunt.

 

[Indian Summer]

Montana West Outfitters

Elk Hunting, Montana Hunting, Outfitter, Montana West Outfitters

Montana West Outfitters provides guided hunts with pack horses for Elk, Mountain Lion, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, and Bear.

www.montanawestoutfitters.com

But as stated above… you are talking next year unless you have already applied for a license. Now would be a really good time to plan a 2026 Hunt.

 

[Jeterry]

We are planning to go in 2026. We have a preference point already. Will buy another in July. Just looking for a place that someone May know that is successful in late season. No outfitter yet.

 

[Packer9037]

Did you buy a preference point last year? If so, if you didn't apply this year you'll lose that point and reset at zero.