How much does a guided bison hunt cost in Montana?
By Quick answerA guided bison hunt in Montana runs $6,000 at the middle of 13 priced packages, out of 18 real listings from 10 approved outfitters, with rates from $3,200 up to $15,000.
What a guided bison hunt costs in Montana
A guided bison hunt in Montana typically costs $6,000, with half of packages between $3,600 and $9,500.
From 13 priced packages of 18 across 6 outfitters, checked September 2026.
2 packages run higher, up to $15,000 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided bison package prices in Montana, September 2026 — 13 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $3,200 |
| 25th percentile | $3,600 |
| Median | $6,000 |
| 75th percentile | $9,500 |
| Highest | $15,000 |
This is a private-ranch hunt, not the state draw
Montana does run a public bison license, but it's a lottery draw most hunters will never win, and it's priced entirely differently — a resident license runs $125, a nonresident license $1,250. Every outfitter on this page is selling something else: a hunt on a private, managed herd, where the outfitter's fee above is what actually gets you a bison, not a shot at a tag.
Why the class matters more than the outfitter
A young cow or heifer sits at the bottom of the range above; a mature or trophy bull is what pushes a hunt toward the top. Two outfitters can quote very different numbers for what's really the same tier of animal once you know which class each price is for — ask before you compare.
Who's booking these hunts in Montana
Here's who's actually booking these hunts in Montana right now.
Top 6 of 10 bison outfitters in Montana
- Game recovery & pack-out
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Beverages
- License & tags
- Lodging
- Meals
- Guide
- License & tags
- Game recovery & pack-out
- Guide
- Meat processing
How we rank: Outfitters are ranked by a credibility-weighted rating that blends each outfitter's verified Google star rating with how many reviews back it up — so a strong average from many hunters outranks the same average from only a few — then by the breadth of bison packages they offer (live inventory, last updated September 2026). Prices, ratings and review counts come straight from each outfitter's current listings — always confirm details before you book.
What's included in a guided bison hunt in Montana
Across 13 guided bison packages in Montana that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Guide62%
- Meat processing46%
- License & tags39%
- Meals39%
- Transportation39%
- Game recovery & pack-out31%
- Lodging31%
- Taxidermy23%
- Rifle/Archery range15%
- Beverages8%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
What hunters say about bison outfitters in Montana
9 bison outfitters in Montana carry 680 Google reviews averaging 4.75 — including 48 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 609 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 23 | |
| 3 stars | 17 | |
| 2 stars | 12 | |
| 1 star | 19 |
Fabulous couple make this experience a joy. All you could ask for in harvesting a buffalo
As a return client I can't say enough good things about this group. They welcome you with open arms like you are part of the family and the lodge is like is simply amazing with pictures of all the clients who have come and gone over the years with their harvest of choice to include yours truly…
5 out of 5. Cam Duxx · Elk Creek Outfitting ·
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