Montana Early Season Elk & Mule Deer Combo Rifle Hunts
Up to 8 Guests
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Early Season Elk/Mule Deer Combo Hunt (Rifle) — Montana Safaris
Location: Bynum, Montana (Backcountry near the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex)
Season: Mid-September – Mid-October (Rut Window)
Trip Length: 8 Days
Group Size: Up to 8 hunters
Price: $6,800 per person
Embark on an Authentic Montana Backcountry Rifle Hunt
Hunt Montana’s early season in the remote backcountry near Bynum with Montana Safaris, where horseback travel, hard hunting days, and a wilderness wall-tent camp put you deep into prime elk country during the rut. This is a true early season rifle hunt designed for hunters who want the full experience—covering country with stock, hunting from daylight to dark, and returning to a well-run camp each night.
Your Montana combo tag adds serious value and flexibility—your rifle elk tag is also valid for mule deer, allowing you to take advantage of opportunity as the season unfolds. For hunters wanting to maximize time in the field, black bear and wolf tags may be purchased as optional add-ons (based on current regulations and season dates).
With third-generation outfitter guiding, strong camp logistics, and proven country near the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, this hunt is built for serious hunters who want a classic Montana experience without the guesswork.
What’s Included
- Fully guided 8-day backcountry elk/mule deer combo hunt
- Horseback travel to/from wilderness camp (pack-in/pack-out logistics)
- Remote wall-tent camp setup
- All meals included with home-cooked, three-course dinners
- Camp support & daily hunt planning
- Stock, saddle horses, and pack horses (handled by the outfitter)
Hunt Details
Primary Species: Bull elk (rifle)
Combo Opportunity: Mule deer included on combo tag
Hunt Style: Horseback-based backcountry hunt with daily glassing + spot-and-stalk strategy
Terrain: Remote wilderness country with big basins, timber pockets, and high ridges
- Optional Add-On Tags: Black bear & wolf tags available for purchase (if desired)
Why Hunt Early Season with Montana Safaris
- Prime rut window: aggressive elk behavior and more daytime movement
- Remote access by horseback = less pressure, better experience
- Comfortable camp + strong logistics = more hunting, less hassle
- Proven Montana outfitter delivering true wilderness hunts
This outfitter currently has no lodging available.
Target species
Elk (Bull)
Black Bear
Wolf
Mule Deer
Amenities
Guided
Keep the meat
GPS
Toilet
Kid friendly
Corporate tripsTrip includes
Animal cleaning
Lodging
Snacks
Meals
BYOB
Water Bottles
Airport pickup
Gun rentals
AmmoLocation
Choteau, Montana, United States
Montana Safaris is led by third-generation outfitter Colter Heckman and operates in and around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex near Great Falls, Montana. Each trip is designed for guests who want an authentic, remote backcountry experience delivered with capable stock, proven logistics, and attentive, fully guided service.
From summer fly-fishing to fall elk and mule deer hunts, our all-inclusive horseback excursions take you deep into one of Montana’s premier wilderness areas. Whether you’re planning a spring bear hunt, a winter mountain lion hunt, or a scenic overnight ride, you’ll travel by horse, stay in the backcountry, and focus on the experience while we handle camp, meals, and day-to-day details.
- Summer fly-fishing horseback trips
- Backcountry elk and mule deer hunting
- Spring bear hunting
- Winter mountain lion hunting
- Scenic overnight horseback trips
- All-inclusive, fully guided, remote wilderness excursions
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$6,800