Montana Archery Elk Hunting Season Dates
Early September through mid October.
General Rifle Elk Hunting Season Dates
Late October to late November.
I-161 Passed – What does this mean for Non-Resident Hunters?
Non-residents must enter the lottery to draw their hunting license. The non resident draw has a preference point system and we are now able to purchase an extra outfitter preference point to increase success in the draw.
Non-Resident Montana Hunting Licenses
Sage Peak Outfitters offers free services for obtaining Montana hunting licenses to booked hunters. It is easiest and most convenient to purchase your hunting license online. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks usually releases new Rules and Regulations in January of each year.
Please contact us for current Montana Hunting license info at info@sagepeakhunting.com.
Wilderness Area Montana Elk Hunting Licenses
Wilderness Area Montana Elk Hunting Licenses are available. The following combination hunting licenses also include: conservation, deer, elk, state lands, upland bird (excluding turkey), and season fishing.
Choose from one of the following:
Big Game Licenses
Bull Elk and Buck Deer Season Archery and Rifle
Deadline: April 1
Cost: Contact Us
Notes: Although we primarily hunt elk in the wilderness, this hunting license allows hunters to continue hunting mule deer bucks after a bull elk is harvested; furthermore, it allows hunters to shoot that muley buck which happens across an elk hunt.Elk Only Licenses
Bull Elk Season: Archery and Rifle
Deadline: April 1
Cost: Contact UsBig Game Hunting License Draw
Big Game Hunting
Deadline: April 1
Cost: Contact UsMountain Goat Hunting Licenses Draw Only Season
Mountain Goat Hunting
Deadline: May 1
Cost: Contact Us
Required Montana Licenses and Permits for Our Area
General Non-Resident Big Game Combo or Elk Combo
Required for our Wilderness Area
Deadline: April 1
Cost: Contact UsBow and Arrow Licenses
Required for Archery Hunters
Deadline: None
Cost: Contact Us
Private Land Elk Hunting Available Licenses
The following combination hunting licenses also include: conservation, deer, elk, state lands, upland bird (excluding Turkey), and season fishing. Choose from one of the following:
Big Game Licenses Animals: Bull or cow Elk, and Mule Deer buck or Whitetail buck
Season: Archery and Rifle
Deadline: April 1
Cost: Contact UsBow and Arrow Licenses
Required for Archery Hunters
Deadline: None
Cost: Contact Us
Other Optional Available Montana Hunting Licenses
Big Game Hunting License Draw Animals
Bull or cow Elk, and Mule Deer buck, Whitetail buck
Deadline: April 1
Cost: Contact UsAntelope Hunting Montana License Draw
Buck or Doe Season: Archery and Rifle
Deadline: June 1
Cost: Contact Us
Deer B Hunting License Over the Counter
Whitetail Doe Season: Archery and Rifle
Deadline: None; available for purchase August 9
Cost: Contact Us
Sage Peak Outfitters is one of the most respected Elk Hunting Outfitters in Montana. Our experienced Elk Hunting Guides have the knowledge and expertise to make each of our Montana Elk Hunting Trips a success, and their passion for Big Game Hunting in Montana is undeniable. We provide our clients with Private Land Elk Hunting trips, Wilderness Hunting trips, Archery Elk Hunting Trips. Our Montana Elk Hunting Trips also include accommodations, hearty meals, and some Elk Hunting Gear. If you’re ready to experience Hunting in Montana at its best, contact us today!