Montana Whitetail Deer Hunting Guides & Outfitters

Montana has a reputation for great whitetail deer hunting, and Bearpaw Outfitters offer some of the most successful whitetail deer hunts in Montana on private ranches near Miles City. Shot opportunity has been 100% for many years. Montana Mule Deer and Antelope hunts are also offered.

Jason's Montana Whitetail Deer Hunt

Whitetail Pricing

Our whitetail deer hunt is a great choice for whitetail hunters, taking mature bucks on private Montana ranch land near Miles City.

4-Day 1x1......$5950
4-Day 2x1......$4950
4-Day 3x1......$4650
2-Day 1x1 Antlerless......$1950
2-Day 2x1 Antlerless......$1450

Whitetail hunts include a guide with transportation during the hunt and game care. Cost is per person.

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Montana Whitetail Shot Opportunity

Shot Opportunity

Shot opportunity has been 100% for many years on these Montana whitetail deer hunts. Rifle hunters should sight rifles dead on at 200 yards, and most shots range from 50 to 250 yards. Archers should practice from 10 to 50 yards depending on ability and gear.


Montana Trophy Whitetail Buck

Trophy Quality

Racks on most mature whitetail bucks range from 15 to 20+ inches wide. We limit the number of whitetail bucks taken each year, and our goal is for every hunter to take a mature 4x4 or larger whitetail buck.

Montana Whitetail Hunting Area

Hunting Areas

We operate exclusively on private property in eastern Montana near Miles City, with access to several thousand acres of private Montana ranch land. Limiting hunter numbers helps maintain higher quality bucks.


Montana Whitetail Hunting Methods

Methods

Methods often include glassing and spotting hillsides and brush pockets, then stalking, or hunting from stands and blinds at water holes, game trails, or feeding areas. The ranches have good vehicle access, so we accommodate hunters of any physical condition. Archery, muzzleloader, or rifle hunts are available.


Best Time For Montana Whitetail Hunting

Best Time

There is good hunting all the way through the deer season. The first two weeks are popular for whitetail and antelope combo hunts. Hunters wanting a rut hunt usually schedule for mid to late November.

Montana Whitetail Deer Season

Seasons

The rifle whitetail season is 5 weeks long, starting in late October and ending the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Archery season is open September 6 to October 19. Deer and antelope seasons overlap in late October and early November.


Montana Whitetail Licenses and Tags

Licenses & Hunter Ed

Deer tags are available by draw with a March 15 application deadline; draw odds are high and most applicants are drawn. Hunter education is required if born after Jan 1, 1985, and bowhunters need proof of bowhunter education or a previous archery license. General Draw Deer Tag $570, Antlerless Deer Tag $75, Bow & Arrow Permit $10.


Montana Whitetail and Antelope Combo Hunt

Combo Hunts

Because deer and antelope seasons overlap in late October and early November, whitetail and antelope combo hunts are a popular way to hunt two species on one Montana trip. Ask about adding antelope to your whitetail hunt.

Montana Whitetail Hunt Weather

Weather

September and October may frost at night but often warm to 40 to 80 degrees. Late October and November temps often range from 0 to 50 degrees with snow possible. Check the Weather Forecast and pack layered clothing.


Montana Whitetail Hunt Lodging

Accommodations

Motels are a short drive from most hunt areas and close to restaurants and shopping. Hunters pay for their choice of room and meals, and guides pick up and return hunters daily. Budget $75 to $125 per day for room and meals.


Contact Bearpaw Outfitters Montana Whitetail

Game Care & Contact

Taxidermy and meat processing are available locally for a fee, or you can transport your animal home. Call Dale at (208) 852-6494 to ask questions or book a hunt, and use the Hunt Application to send a deposit.

Montana Whitetail Hunting FAQ

Common questions about private-ranch whitetail deer hunts with Bearpaw Outfitters in eastern Montana.

Where are the whitetail hunts?

We operate exclusively on private property in eastern Montana near Miles City, with access to several thousand acres of private ranch land. Montana has a reputation for great whitetail deer hunting, and we offer some of the most successful whitetail hunts in the state.

What does a hunt cost?

The 4-day whitetail hunt is $5950 guided 1x1, $4950 2x1, and $4650 3x1. A 2-day antlerless deer hunt is $1950 (1x1) or $1450 (2x1). Whitetail hunts include a guide with transportation during the hunt and game care.

What are my odds, and what quality of bucks do you take?

Shot opportunity has been 100% for many years on these hunts. Racks on most mature bucks range from 15 to 20+ inches wide. We limit the number of bucks taken each year, with the goal of every hunter taking a mature 4x4 or larger whitetail.

What are the seasons?

The rifle whitetail season is 5 weeks long, starting in late October and ending the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Archery season is open September 6 to October 19. Deer and antelope seasons overlap in late October and early November, so combo hunts are available then.

What license and tags do I need?

Deer tags are available by draw with a March 15 application deadline, and draw odds are high with most applicants drawn. A general draw deer tag is $570, an antlerless deer tag is $75, and a bow and arrow permit is $10. Hunter education is required if you were born after Jan 1, 1985.

What weapons can I use?

Hunts are available for archery, muzzleloader, or rifle. Rifle hunters should sight in dead on at 200 yards for shots from 50 to 250 yards, and archers should practice from 10 to 50 yards. Bowhunters must have proof of bowhunter education or a previous archery license to buy a bow hunting permit.

How do you hunt, and how fit do I need to be?

Methods often include glassing and spotting hillsides and brush pockets, then stalking, or hunting from stands and blinds at water holes, trails, or feeding areas. The ranches have good vehicle access, so we can accommodate hunters of any physical condition.

Where do I stay, and what about game care?

Motels are a short drive from most hunt areas and close to restaurants and shopping. Hunters pay for their room and meals (budget $75 to $125 per day), and guides pick up and return hunters daily. Taxidermy and meat processing are available locally, or you can transport your animal home.

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