Market Report · 2026
Montana
Hunting Market
Montana ranks #19 nationally by outfitter count with 17 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
17
Featured
0
Species
10
National Rank
#19
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | 11 | $884 | $NaN |
| Mule Deer | 10 | $661 | $NaN |
| Bighorn Sheep | 7 | $1,250 | — |
| Bear | 7 | $350 | $NaN |
| Antelope | 4 | $271 | $NaN |
| Predator | 4 | — | $NaN |
| Whitetail Deer | 3 | $661 | $NaN |
| Turkey | 2 | $130 | $NaN |
Average hunt price includes base hunt (fully guided), nonresident tag, travel, and standard guide tip. Run the cost estimator for a personalized breakdown.
Hunt Types Offered
rifle
15
operators
archery
10
operators
muzzleloader
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Absaroka-Beartooth Outfitters, Inc.
Paradise Valley, MT
Premier Montana wilderness hunting and fly-fishing adventures in the Absaroka-Beartooth region.
Swan Mountain Outfitters
West Glacier, MT
Montana guided elk hunts in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Swan Valley areas.
J&J Guide Service
Lincoln County, MT
Montana elk hunting with fully-guided spot-and-stalk hunts across three locations.
90% rifle success rate for bull elk hunters willing to pass smaller bulls
Montana Big Game Outfitters
White Sulphur Springs, MT
Guided elk hunts on 10,000 acres in central Montana's Crazy Mountains
10,000 acres · 80-82% shot opportunity rate
Broken Hart Adventures
Townsend, MT
Premier Montana hunting outfitter offering guided backcountry hunts for elk, deer, sheep, and more.
Elk Creek Outfitting
Flathead County, MT
Trophy hunting for elk, deer, bear and more in Northwest Montana.
Montana Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Moose | $1,252 |
| Bighorn Sheep | $1,250 |
| Mountain Goat | $1,250 |
| Elk | $884 |
| Mule Deer | $661 |
| Whitetail Deer | $661 |
| Bear | $350 |
| Antelope | $271 |
| Turkey | $130 |
Tag costs include the base nonresident hunting license plus species tag. Excludes habitat stamps, draw application fees, and trophy fees. Updated for 2026 from state Fish & Game sources.
Methodology
All data is aggregated from our directory of verified Montana outfitters. Hunt prices reflect Search Huntr's national model calibrated to state-specific tag and travel costs. Tag prices are updated annually from state Fish & Game departments. See full methodology for details.