How much does a guided black bear hunt cost in Montana?
By Quick answerA guided black bear hunt in Montana runs about $4,000 at the middle, with real prices from $2,200 to $7,500 among the outfitters who publish one — and that's the hunt price alone, before license and tags.
What a guided black bear hunt costs in Montana
A guided black bear hunt in Montana typically costs $4,000, with half of packages between $3,400 and $5,000.
From 40 priced packages of 59 across 30 outfitters, checked August 2026.
4 packages run higher, up to $7,500 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided black bear package prices in Montana, August 2026 — 40 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $2,200 |
| 25th percentile | $3,400 |
| Median | $4,000 |
| 75th percentile | $5,000 |
| Highest | $7,500 |
Why the same search turns up wildly different prices
A lot of what you'll see quoted is actually an elk drop camp that lets you tag a bear too — real elk money, not a dedicated bear hunt's price. This page counts primary bear listings, plus the combo hunts that name bear right in the title, and leaves the generic "big game" packages out. That gap is most of why prices look so inconsistent site to site.
What the floor and the ceiling actually buy
The cheapest listings are a 2x1 or base-camp rate — you're splitting a guide, not booking a shorter trip. The priciest are a longer hunt or a 1x1 guide to yourself. Two hunts of the same length can land at either end; what moves the price is how many hunters share the guide, not the days you're out.
Who made this list, and who didn't
One name that would have led this ranking had no real bear hunt on its books, and got dropped before you saw it; a genuine bear outfitter took the spot. #1 below books more fly-fishing trips than bear hunts — but its bear-hunt reviews are recent and specific enough to trust anyway.
The number missing from most of these quotes
Most outfitters below don't post a price — call or email, the norm here, not a sign the hunt costs more. Add Montana's nonresident bear license on top of whatever you're quoted: $350, plus a free online Bear ID Test first-timers must pass before the state sells them one.
Top 6 of 45 black bear outfitters in Montana
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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 black bear packages they offer (live inventory, last updated August 2026). Prices, ratings and review counts come straight from each outfitter's current listings — always confirm details before you book.
How guided black bear hunts in Montana are hunted
- rifle 11 packages from $4,000
- archery 2 packages from $3,750
Pricing reflects live GuidedHunts outfitter listings, last updated August 2026. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the outfitter before booking.
What's included in a guided black bear hunt in Montana
Across 54 guided black bear packages in Montana that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging91%
- Meals85%
- Guide83%
- Transportation35%
- Meat processing32%
- Game recovery & pack-out17%
- License & tags9%
- Taxidermy6%
- Beverages4%
- Dogs4%
- Game cooler / storage2%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
What hunters say about black bear outfitters in Montana
39 black bear outfitters in Montana carry 1,134 Google reviews averaging 4.78 — including 69 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 1,034 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 31 | |
| 3 stars | 21 | |
| 2 stars | 14 | |
| 1 star | 34 |
Nate is an amazing guide!! We made some great memories on our bear hunt!…
Had an incredible hunt and stay with Cody, Cody’s family, and the team at CCHA. My best friend and I doubled up on bears in 4 days during our 5 day hunt, and the entire experience was outstanding. The lodge accommodations were very comfortable, and the food was great…
5 out of 5. Stephen Kritikos · Cody Carr's Hunting Adventures ·
Spring bear hunting with northern Rockies outfitters is really a great experience, you will see many bears and color phase bears as well , it a true wilderness hunting experience, make sure that you optics are of good quality, glassing will be something that you will spend a lot of time doing ,…
5 out of 5. Jerry Phillips · Northern Rockies Outfitters ·
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