Montana Guided Big Game Hunts
Archery Hunts - Mule Deer and Elk
Join Broken Hart Adventures for some of the best Montana guided big game hunts you can find. Montana offers a special pre-rifle season for archery enthusiasts. Mid to late September is generally the prime rut period for elk in our area and offers some very exciting bow hunting. Our guides are experienced archery hunters and can do an excellent job of getting you on the elk. The archery season is the only season in southwest Montana where you will have the opportunity to see and hear bull elk "bugle" in the wild. The rut will be over by the time rifle season opens.
Rifle Hunts - Mule Deer and Elk
When it comes to Montana guided big game hunts, our general hunting season runs for five (5) weeks, opening on either the third or fourth Sunday of October and closing on the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Your non-resident license includes an elk tag, deer tag, or both depending on which you decide to purchase. The general season is open to buck deer and branch-antlered elk only. The moose are readily available in the same hunt areas but the permit for such must also be obtained through a drawing. Any booked hunter who draws a moose permit in the areas we hunt elk may take their moose at the same time for no additional fee. You draw the permit and we'll find you the moose!
2023 Backcountry Elk Hunting Rates and Availability
| Hunt Season | Camp Type | Dates | Hunters | Pricing (per hunter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk - Archery | 7-Day Drop Camp | Call for options | Up to 4 Hunters | $9,500 |
| Elk - Archery | Full-Service | Call for options | 1 Hunter x 1 Guide 2 Hunters x 1 Guide | $8,400 $6,900 |
| Elk - Black Powder | Full-Service | Call for options | 1 Hunter x 1 Guide 2 Hunters x 1 Guide | $6,800 $6,000 |
| Elk - General Season Rifle | Full-Service | Week 1 (October 20 - 27, 2023) | 1 Hunter x 1 Guide 2 Hunters x 1 Guide | $8,400 $6,900 |
| Elk - General Season Rifle | Full-Service | Week 2 (October 30 - November 5, 2023) | 1 Hunter x 1 Guide 2 Hunters x 1 Guide | $8,400 $6,900 |
| Elk - General Season Rifle | Full-Service | Week 3 (November 11 - November 17, 2023 | 1 Hunter x 1 Guide 2 Hunters x 1 Guide | $8,400 $6,900 |
| Elk - General Season Rifle | Full-Service | Week 4 (November 20 - November 26, 2023) | 1 Hunter x 1 Guide 2 Hunters x 1 Guide | $8,400 $6,900 |
Muzzleloader Heritage Deer and Elk Hunts
This December hunt is a muzzleloader heritage hunt only. This heritage hunt gives you the opportunity to put a stalk on an elk using a heritage muzzleloader. Montana regulations cite using plain lead projectiles and a muzzleloading rifle that is charged with loose black powder, loose pyrodex, or an equivalent loose black powder substitute. The rifle should be ignited by a flintlock, wheel lock, matchlock, or percussion mechanism using a percussion or musket cap. Finally, your muzzleloader must be a minimum of .45 caliber.
Call 406-539-0650 to book your trip.
2023 Muzzleloader Heritage Deer and Elk Hunting Rates and Availability
| Hunt Season | Camp Type | Dates | Hunters | Pricing (Per Hunter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzleloader Heritage | Full Service | 4 Day Hunt - Call for options | 1 Hunter x 1 Guide 2 Hunters x 1 Guide | $6,800 $6,000 |
2023 Big Horn Sheep Hunting Rates and Availability
Big Horn Sheep Hunts
We hunt two of the few remaining areas of North America where Big Horn Sheep permits are available on an unlimited basis in areas 300 and 501. Licenses must be purchased by May 1, but are guaranteed to all who properly apply. We offer two hunts, which have continued to give us one to several rams each year. The areas are very rugged and difficult to hunt. If your physical condition is above average and you're willing to hunt hard your odds are above average. Mountain Goat can be combined with sheep hunts if a goat permit is drawn.
Call 406-539-0650 to book your trip.
| Hunt Area | Hunt Type | Dates | Pricing (per hunter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Minor | 10-Day Full Service | August 30 - September 11 | $22,500 |
| Cooke City | 10-Day Full Service | September 14 - September 26 | $22,500 |
Mountain Lion Hunts
Mountain lion populations in Montana are definitely on the increase! Historically we have had high success with some cats over 150 pounds. The season runs Dec. 1-Feb. 15. Even though we use snowmobiles and/or horses to follow the dogs, these are very strenuous hunts. If you're in good shape and want some mid-winter excitement - join us for one of these trophies. License can be purchased online but has a five day waiting period before it can be used.
Mountain Goat Hunts
Our Goat Hunts are a once in a life time experience!! The secret to drawing a tag, is building preference points! Our areas consistently draw with 6 points or fewer. With experienced guides, and intimate knowledge of where Big Billies live, we make this hunt opportunity everything you have anticipated. Our 2018 was 100%, with all three hunts rewarding our clients with a beautiful trophy!
2023 Mountain Goat Hunting Rates and Availability
| Hunt Type | Dates | Pricing (per hunter) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-6 Days | Custom dates available | $12,500 |
Got Questions?
Drop us a line today and let's talk about your backcountry hunting plans.
Backcountry Hunting Gear List
Base / Mid / Top / Outer Layer
- Underwear, (1 per day)
- Base Layer, (2-3 pair, suggest first lite, or merino wool),
- Lightweight camo jacket, (archery, or wool sweater, general season)
- Windstopper camo jacket
Midweight Camo Jacket (archery) - Lightweight Camo Vest (archery)
- Lightweight Camo shirt (archery), (preferably first lite, or sitka),
- Lightweight camo pants (archery, preferably first lite, or sitka),
- Midweight Camo Pants ( preferably first lite)
- Wool pants, (general elk)
- Rain Gear , (mandatory for sheep, lightweight poncho in day pak, for sheep)
- Blaze Orange ( 400 square inches, mandatory all rifle hunts, quiet material)
- Lightweight gloves
- Midweight gloves
- Camo Hat, (winter hat)
- Camo Head Net, (archery)
Optics
- Binos, (8 or 10 power)
- Spotting scope, (sheep only, optional for goat or elk)
- Range finder
- Bino harness
- Lens cloth
- Defogger spray, (Leopold)
Footwear
Hunting Boots (Kennetrek, or Schnees)
Socks, (1 per day, with at least two pair of kennetrek merino wool)
Liner socks, (1 per day)
Camp shoes, ( I like crocs!)
Elk Hunting Accessories
- Cow calls
- Elk decoy (guide will have also, archery only)
- Bugle, (ELK POWER BUGLE, or your favorite bugle)
- Bow Sling
- Day Pack
- Water Bottle (mandatory),
- Flashlight, (batteries)
- Headlamp, (batteries)
- Hunting knife, pocket knife, and means to sharpen in the field
- Multi tool (Leatherman)
- GPS (batteries)
- INREACH GPS, (preferred)
- Fire starter kit
- Game Bags (mandatory)
Additional Gear
- Large duffel
- Sleeping bag
- Thermarest pad
Personal Items
- Lip balm
- UV protection
- Towel
- Medication
- Polarized sunglasses
- Glasses
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which type of rifle should I bring for a Montana Elk hunt?
A: Bring a rifle you have used, practiced with, and recently sighted in at a range. We don't recommend oversized barrels. Short, standard actions are very convenient in the backcountry. 24" barrels will work great.
Q: Which type of ammunition should I bring?
A: Ammunition suitable for the rifle that you have practiced with while sighting in your rifle. .270, 7mm Remington Mag, 7mm-08, .308, 30-06, 300 WSM, 325 WSM, 300 Win Mag, 35 Whelen are all acceptable calibers.
Q: How much ammunition should I bring on my backcountry hunt?
A: Bring a minimum of 1 full box of ammunition.
Q: Can I fly with my rifle and ammunition?
A: Generally yes. Check with your specific airline for specific requirements for safety, TSA security, cases, etc. See TSA Guidelines for transporting firearms and ammunition.
Q: Should I bring a lens cover for my scope?
A: Yes. This is a mandatory item to protect your scope and lens from the backcountry elements.
Q: What's the best airport to fly-in to for your hunts?
A: Bozeman International is a short trip from Broken Hart Adventures. Our information page has more details.