Montana Early Season Elk & Mule Deer Combo Rifle Hunts

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