Montana Elk Hunt

[Kioti]

My hunting partner and I want to hunt elk in Montana.  We both want to take a nice big bull.  One of the things we want to scratch off the 'Bucket List'...hunt big elk...where there is actually elk to hunt.

I am wondering about outfitters and who recommends who for a good reliable hunt, with a good success rate.
I have never hunted Montana and am not afraid to say I know nothing about guided hunts.
We are seasoned elk hunters and both my partner and I have taken elk; a few spikes and cows through the years, but nothing big.

This time we want something big, a hunt of a life time...for us.
If any of you guys know of some outfitters that can help us out, that would be great.

[GUscottie]

try Bearpaw, who is a local on this site and I believe he hunts in Montana. He may be able to lead you in the right direction if he can't help. Dale is a great guy and I've heard nothing but great stories from his operation.

[Kioti]

Thanks scottie...I will have to look into it. I want this hunt.

[YellowDog]

Have you considered Colorado?  I have not hunted either Montana or Colorado but am applying and building points in Montana.  If you are talking about hiring a guide you might be able to buy a landowner tag in Colorado or I belive they also have over the counter tags and hiring a guide with an OTC tag might get you into the type of hunt your are looking for.  Again, just a thought and I am no expert on the subject of out of state hunting.  Don't even think about applying for a special permit through the Colorado drawing because it will take years and years and years to draw a premium tag.