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 | $10,134 |
| Mule Deer | 10 | $661 | $8,791 |
| Bear | 7 | $350 | $5,904 |
| Bighorn Sheep | 7 | $1,250 | — |
| Predator | 4 | — | $7,010 |
| Antelope | 4 | $271 | $4,705 |
| Whitetail Deer | 3 | $661 | $5,991 |
| Moose | 2 | $1,252 | $17,782 |
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
Elk Creek Outfitting
Flathead County, MT
Trophy hunting for elk, deer, bear and more in Northwest Montana.
Wayne Hill Outfitting
Unknown, MT
Montana's premier elk hunting guides since 1981 with 95%+ success rate.
480,000 acres · 95%+ elk success rate; 80-90% archery opportunity with 30-50% kill rate; 40% rifle kill rate; 85% deer success rate; 90% spring bear kill rate
Absaroka-Beartooth Outfitters, Inc.
Paradise Valley, MT
Premier Montana wilderness hunting and fly-fishing adventures in the Absaroka-Beartooth region.
described as 'best opportunity in the lower 48 to harvest a ram' for bighorn sheep
Swan Mountain Outfitters
West Glacier, MT
Montana guided elk hunts in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Swan Valley areas.
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
Elk Ridge Outfitters
Missoula County, MT
Montana guided elk hunts and big game hunting in the Bridger Mountains.
28,000+ acres · high success rates in Montana for elk; managed for 5- and 6-point bulls
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.