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Hunting outfitters and guides in Montana: coming soon
No outfitters or guides are listed in Montana yet. Listings are added only after a person confirms the license or permit with the agency that issues it.
Be the first listed in Montana
Sun Up Hunts is launching. We list a hunting outfitter or guide only after checking its license or permit with the issuing agency, so this page stays out of search results until Montana has at least 2 verified listings to compare. If you run an outfit in Montana, you can ask to be listed for free; there is also an optional upgraded listing, always labelled Sponsored, that is free for life for the first Founding outfitters.
What you can hunt in Montana
Looking for hunting outfitters in Montana? Start with what the state allows. Below are the game species the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lists hunting seasons for, grouped by type, from guided elk hunts in Montana to mule deer and whitetail hunts. Species tagged "Draw/permit only" are allocated through a draw, lottery or limited permit rather than an over-the-counter license.
Big game
- Elk
- Mule deer
- White-tailed deer
- Pronghorn (antelope)Draw/permit only
- Black bear
- MooseDraw/permit only
- Bighorn sheepDraw/permit only
- Mountain goatDraw/permit only
- BisonDraw/permit only
- Mountain lion
- Gray wolf
Turkey
Waterfowl
- Ducks
- Geese (incl. light goose)
- Sandhill craneDraw/permit only
- SwanDraw/permit only
Upland birds
- Pheasant
- Gray partridge
- Chukar
- Sharp-tailed grouse
- Sage-grouse
- Mountain grouse (ruffed, dusky, spruce)
- Mourning dove
Small game and furbearers
- Furbearers (bobcat, fox, marten, etc.) and wolf
- Coyote and predators
Sources (checked Oct 2026): Montana FWP - Hunt Regulations; Montana FWP - Hunt By Species: Upland Game Birds; Montana FWP - Applications, Drawings, And Bonus Points; Montana FWP - Hunt By Species: Mountain Lion; Montana FWP - 2026 Migratory Birds regulations (PDF).
Seasons, draws and regulations change every year and can differ by unit or zone. Confirm seasons and regulations with the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you plan or book a hunt. This list is a starting point, not legal advice.
Outfitter and guide licensing in Montana
Confirmed from primary sources
Licensing body: Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Board of Outfitters. Where to check a license:Montana Licensee Lookup.
- The Board's application guide cites Montana law (37-47-301 MCA): a person may not act as an outfitter or guide, or advertise or hold themselves out to the public as one, without first securing a license. Source (read October 23, 2026)
- The same guide says the private-landowner exemption covers only services on real property the person owns for the primary pursuit of bona fide agricultural interests, and that there is no exemption for guides, including guides working for a landowner. Source (read October 23, 2026)
- The state's Licensee Lookup is described as the primary source for verifying license credentials of professionals in Montana; the Department says it does not guarantee the accuracy of the information, so check the date and status shown. Source (read October 23, 2026)
State wildlife agency: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (link checked October 23, 2026). Montana rules change: check with the agency before booking a hunt or operating as a guide.
Before you book any Montana hunt
- Ask for the outfitter's license, registration or permit number and confirm it with the agency before you pay a deposit.
- Get the hunt terms in a written contract: dates, guide-to-hunter ratio, services, what is and is not included, and the refund and cancellation terms.
- Ask which land the hunt is on (private, public, or both) and what permit or access arrangement covers it.
- Ask for recent client references you can phone, and what happens to your meat and trophy.
- Check the state's own hunter-license, tag, draw and hunter-education requirements well ahead of the application dates.
- Ask what happens if conditions or game numbers are poor: no outfitter can guarantee a harvest, and we do not list any that promise one.
Hunting leases and public access in Montana
Listed for information only. Sun Up Hunts does not arrange or negotiate leases, does not act for any landowner or hunter, holds no real estate license and is not a party to any lease. We don't handle deposits or payments, and we get no fee or commission from these links. The lister sets price, terms and availability, so confirm everything directly with them before you pay or sign. Full lease listings disclaimer.
Lease search pages and state programs covering Montana
- Block Management guide maps State program
State program: hunting access to enrolled private land. Listed by: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Checked October 24, 2026.
Nationwide lease search sites
- HLRBO Lease Finder Lease marketplace
Lease marketplace: lease finder covering all 50 states. Listed by: HLRBO. Checked October 24, 2026. - HuntingLeaseUSA Lease marketplace
Lease marketplace covering many states (home page). Listed by: HuntingLeaseUSA. Checked October 24, 2026. - Land And Farm Land marketplace
Land marketplace, mostly land for sale; some hunting and recreational land. Listed by: Land And Farm (CoStar Group). Checked October 24, 2026.
No one pays us for these links and none is ranked by payment. We copy no lease details, photos or descriptions: open the lister's page for current offers. Check Montana licenses, tags and seasons with the state wildlife agency.
Draws and lotteries: Montana draw and application deadlines, with a link to the agency's own page.
Bordering states and region
Montana is in the West region. Hunting outfitters in bordering states:
Browse all 50 states from the home page, or see guided hunts by species.
See also all 50 states and their wildlife agencies, how we verify and the paid-placement disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Are there outfitters listed in Montana yet?
Not yet. Sun Up Hunts is launching, and an outfitter or guide is added only after a person confirms its license or permit with the agency that issues it. When Montana has enough verified listings this page becomes a full comparison.
Who is the authority on hunting in Montana?
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sets seasons, licenses and rules. Confirm every requirement with the agency before you book or pay a deposit.
I run an outfit in Montana. How do I get listed?
Send a request through the contact form with the topic "Claim or add a listing". A free basic listing and the optional upgraded listing (free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters) both go through the same license check. Founding outfitters pay nothing.