Elk Ridge Outfitters offers guided big game hunts in the Bridger and Crazy Mountain ranges of Montana, covering over 28,000 acres of private ranches and USFS leases. They specialize in hunts for elk, mule deer, antelope, mountain goats, black bear, and mountain lion, boasting high success rates for elk. Hunters stay in comfortable lodge and cabin accommodations with home-style meals provided, ensuring a memorable Montana hunting experience.
My wife, ( she went along as a non hunting guest), and I just left Elk Ridge Outfitters. We both had a blast spending time with the owner Doug and his wife Michelle, and all the guides, Andrew, Curt, and Zane.โฆ
Brad MartinNovember 2024
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Great experience and would definitely recommend. This was our second time going for elk with rifle (4 of us). We all got bulls.โฆ
Bruce DeShanoNovember 2021
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Great outfitters for Elk. High success rate and top quality land and guides. Everything at this lodge is great.โฆ
10 days๐ DecLion licenses are $339.25 plus $50.00 trophy fee after you successfully take a lion. Mountain Lion licenses must be purchased prior to hunt. Dates for 2023 and 2024 are filled.
Pricing
$10,000/ person ยท Per Hunter
โ Cookโ Guidesโ Hides, heads, and capes prepared for your taxidermist (if preferred)โ Lodgingโ Main camps (cabins with propane heat, bed with linens, blankets and pillows, shower with towel and washcloth)โ Meals while on huntโ Stock (horses)โ Tackโ Transportation during the huntโ Airfareโ Ammunitionโ Gratuitiesโ Liquorโ Lodging and meals before and after huntโ Meat processingโ Montana Mountain Lion licenseโ Personal gearโ Rifleโ Sleeping bagโ Taxidermy costsโ Transportation to and from hunt (other than airport/motel)
5 days๐ Oct โ NovYour Montana antelope license is included subject to drawing a license. Available dates for 2024: Oct 12th to 17th, Oct 19th to 24th. Available dates for 2025: Oct 11th to 16th, Oct 18th to 23rd.
Pricing
$4,000/ person ยท Per Hunter
โ Cookโ Guidesโ Hides, heads, and capes prepared for your taxidermist (if preferred)โ Lodgingโ Main camps (cabins with propane heat, bed with linens, blankets and pillows, shower with towel and washcloth)โ Meals while on huntโ Montana Antelope license (subject to drawing)โ Stock (horses)โ Tackโ Transportation during the huntโ Airfareโ Ammunitionโ Gratuitiesโ Liquorโ Lodging and meals before and after huntโ Meat processingโ Personal gearโ Rifleโ Sleeping bagโ Taxidermy costsโ Transportation to and from hunt (other than airport/motel)
7 days1 hunter๐ Sep โ OctDates and openings of 2026 archery hunts we offer: - Sept. 6th to Sept 13th โ 3 opening - Sept. 15th to Sept. 22nd โ no openings - Sept. 24th to Oct. 1st โ 1 openings - Oct. 3rd to Oct. 10 โ 3 openings. Similar dates for 2027.
Pricing
$12,000/ person ยท Per hunter
โ Cappingโ Cookโ Field dressingโ Game retrievalโ Guides (1 guide to 1 hunter)โ Horsesโ Main camps (cabins with propane heat, bed with linens, blankets and pillows, shower with towel and washcloth)โ Meals while on huntโ Meat to local processorโ Montana Elk/Deer Combination license (includes elk, deer, fishing, and birds)โ Transportation during the huntโ Transportation of head and hide to local taxidermistโ Transportation to and from Bozeman airportโ Airfareโ Arrowsโ Bowโ Gratuitiesโ Liquorโ Lodging and meals before and after huntโ Meat processingโ Personal gearโ Sleeping bagโ Taxidermy costsโ Transportation to and from hunt (other than airport/motel)
โ Cappingโ Cookโ Field dressingโ Game retrievalโ Guidesโ Horsesโ Main camps (cabins with propane heat, bed with linens, blankets and pillows, shower with towel and washcloth)โ Meals while on huntโ Meat to local processorโ Transportation during the huntโ Transportation of head and hide to local taxidermistโ Transportation to and from Bozeman airportโ Airfareโ Ammunitionโ Gratuitiesโ Liquorโ Lodging and meals before and after huntโ Meat processingโ Montana Elk Licenseโ Personal gearโ Rifle or bowโ Sleeping bagโ Taxidermy costsโ Transportation to and from hunt (other than airport/motel)
7 days๐ Oct โ NovDates and openings of 2026 rifle hunts we offer (Current as of: 1/5/2026) - Oct. 23rd to Oct. 30th โ no openings - Nov. 1st to Nov. 8th โ no openings - Nov. 10th to Nov. 17th โ no openings - Nov. 19th to Nov. 26th โ no openings. Similar dates for 2027. Rifle hunters booking a hunt in either of the first 2 hunts will have the option of also hunting antelope for an additional $1000.00 plus the price of the license, $230.00 which must be submitted by June 1, 2023.
Pricing
$12,000/ person ยท Per hunter
โ Cappingโ Cookโ Field dressingโ Game retrievalโ Guides (1 guide to 2 hunters)โ Horsesโ Main camps (cabins with propane heat, bed with linens, blankets and pillows, shower with towel and washcloth)โ Meals while on huntโ Meat to local processorโ Montana Big Game or Elk Combination license (includes elk, deer, fishing, and birds)โ Transportation during the huntโ Transportation of head and hide to local taxidermistโ Transportation to and from Bozeman airportโ Airfareโ Ammunitionโ Gratuitiesโ Liquorโ Lodging and meals before and after huntโ Meat processingโ Personal gearโ Rifleโ Sleeping bagโ Taxidermy costsโ Transportation to and from hunt (other than airport/motel)
7 days๐ OctThe hardest part is getting a license as there are only 5 licenses issued per year so that means a non-resident only has an opportunity to draw a license every other year. Another opportunity to get a license is to draw the Montana super goat super tag. Hunt will be scheduled in early to mid-October as weather dictates.
Pricing
$13,000/ person ยท Per hunter
โ Cappingโ Cookโ Field dressingโ Game retrievalโ Guidesโ Horsesโ Main camps (cabins with propane heat, bed with linens, blankets and pillows, shower with towel and washcloth)โ Meals while on huntโ Meat to local processorโ Pre scouting, field navigation, logistics, field judging, caping, packing, additional assistanceโ Transportation during the huntโ Transportation of head and hide to local taxidermistโ Transportation to and from Bozeman airportโ Airfareโ Ammunitionโ Gratuitiesโ Liquorโ Lodging and meals before and after huntโ Meat processingโ Montana Mountain Goat licenseโ Personal gearโ Rifle or bowโ Sleeping bagโ Taxidermy costsโ Transportation to and from hunt (other than airport/motel)
7 days1โ4 hunters๐ Apr โ MayBear licenses must be purchased 5 days prior to your hunt. Available dates for 2026: May 3 - May 9 (2 openings), May 17 - May 23 (2 openings).
Pricing
$6,000/ person ยท Per Hunter
โ Cookโ Guidesโ Hides, heads, and capes prepared for your taxidermist (if preferred)โ Lodgingโ Main camps (cabins with propane heat, bed with linens, blankets and pillows, shower with towel and washcloth)โ Meals while on huntโ Montana Black Bear licenseโ Stock (horses)โ Tackโ Transportation during the huntโ Airfareโ Ammunitionโ Gratuitiesโ Liquorโ Lodging and meals before and after huntโ Meat processingโ Personal gearโ Rifleโ Sleeping bagโ Taxidermy costsโ Transportation to and from hunt (other than airport/motel)
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