Iron Wheel Outfitters offers premier guided hunting and fishing experiences in Montana. Operated by Montana natives Scott and Jody Cargill, they lead successful elk, mule deer, black bear, and mountain lion hunts on 20,000 acres of private land, with public land hunts starting in 2026. After a day in the field, hunters can relax at their comfortable lodge.
We really enjoyed our time at Iron Wheel Ranch! Our family was in Bozeman for my son's wedding and it was the perfect setting for a family reunion. It had everything you'd want - clean, comfortable beds, huge kitchen, amazing views and decor that was full on Montana!…
Stephanos TrokoudesSeptember 2022
★★★★★
Awesome place! Jodi was an amazing host. Very helpful and friendly.
Brianna RaynesSeptember 2022
★★★★★
My sister's and I went with my youngest sisters boyfriend as well, neither had ridden before and my other sister and I had little experience. Jodi took all of that into consideration and paired us with the perfect horses! Jodi was kind, patient and funny!…
7 days📅 Apr – MayOur bear hunting trips in Montana typically run from late April through May, when bears are actively feeding after emerging from hibernation. Our spring bear season books up fast.
✓ Field dressing✓ Game retrieval✓ Guide✓ Hunter Angler Defense Fund contribution✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Private land access✓ Transportation (during hunt)✓ Trophy handling✗ Alcohol✗ License✗ Meat processing
7 days1–4 hunters📅 Oct – Nov2026 Rifle Hunting Dates Slots fill quickly. Please inquire now about your 2026 hunt. 1st Hunt: To camp: October 24th | Hunt Oct 25th – Oct 29th | Depart October 30th 2nd Hunt: To camp: November 1st | Hunt Nov 2nd – Nov 6th | Depart November 7th 3rd Hunt: To camp: November 9th | Hunt Nov 10th – Nov 14th | Depart November 15th 4th Hunt: Arrive November 17th | Hunt Nov 18th – Nov 22nd | Depart November 23rd
✓ Basic field care✓ Game retrieval✓ Guide✓ Hunter Angler Defense Fund contribution✓ Lodging✓ Meals✓ Private land access✓ Transportation (airport)✓ Transportation (during hunt)✗ Alcohol✗ License✗ Meat processing
Starting in 2026. We are still working out the details on this hunt.
Starting in 2026 we are proud to offer elk hunts on public land. These hunts will be more physical than our private land hunts. This hunt is perfect for the budget hunter or the hunter looking for the challenge of a public land hunt. We are still working out the details on this hunt but are excited to chat if this hunt feels like the one for you.
Starting in 2026. We are still working out the details on this hunt.
Starting in 2026 we are proud to offer elk hunts on public land. These hunts will be more physical than our private land hunts. This hunt is perfect for the budget hunter or the hunter looking for the challenge of a public land hunt. We are still working out the details on this hunt but are excited to chat if this hunt feels like the one for you.
