Swan Mountain Outfitters is pleased to provide a wide array of high quality hunting trips in northwest Montana. Our state is known for vast amounts of land and an abundance of wildlife. Here, hunting is more than a pastime, it’s a way of life. So, understandably there is lots of information to communicate when it comes to describing all the options for hunting in Montana. The chart below summarizes the Montana hunting seasons and our hunting rates. We hope you find it helpful. We pride ourselves in being one of the best hunting outfitters in northwest Montana and hope that you will book a trip with us to discover that for yourself!
| Hunting: Rates & Dates | Trip | Session Code | Dates | Price |
| 2012 SEASON |
Effective Through September 1, 2011 | Adult Price/Son or Daughter Price | ||
| Spring Bear Hunts | ||||
| 5 Days | 1 | May 2 to May 6 | $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter | |
| 5 Days | 2 | May 9 to May 13 | $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter | |
| 5 Days | 3 | May 15 to May 19 | $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter | |
| 5 Days | 4 | May 21 to May 25 | $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter | |
| 5 Days | 5 | May 27 to May 31 | $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter | |
| Archery Elk Hunts | ||||
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7 Days FULL |
1 | September 6 to September 12 | $3,900 $1,950 son/daughter |
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7 Days FULL |
2 | September 14 to September 20 | $3,900 $1,950 son/daughter |
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| 7 Days |
3 | September 23 to September 29 | $3,900 $1,950 son/daughter |
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| 7 Days | Drop Camps | Various | $1,800 per hunter, 2 hunter minimum | |
| Archery Whitetail Hunts |
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| 5 Days | 1 | Various 5-day intervals custom reserved from September 1 to October 16 | $2,400/$1,200 son/daughter |
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| Bob Marshall Early Season Horseback Combination Hunts (Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear) |
7 Day FULL |
1 | September 14 to September 20 | $4,000/$2,000 son/daughter |
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7 Day FULL |
2 | September 23 to September 29 | $4,000/$2,000 son/daughter | |
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7 Day FULL |
3 | October 2 to October 8 | $4,000/$2,000 son/daughter | |
| 7 Day | Drop Camp | October 9 to October 16 | $2,000 per hunter, 2 hunter minimum | |
| Regular Season Base Camp Horseback Combination Hunts (Mule Deer or Whitetail Deer/Elk) |
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| Spike Camp elk/deer combo | 7 Day | 1 | October 19 to October 25 |
$4,000/$2,000 son/daughter |
| 5 Day | 2 | October 29 to November 2 |
$3,100/$1,550 son/daughter |
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| 5 Day | 3 | November 5 to November 9 | $3,100/$1,550 son/daughter |
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5 Day FULL |
4 | November 12 to November 16 | $3,100/$1,550 son/daughter |
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| 5 Day | 5 | November 19 to November 23 | $3,100/$1,550 son/daughter |
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| Mule Deer Only Hunts | September 14 to November 23 | Same dates and prices as combo hunts above | ||
| Whitetail Deer Only Hunts In Base Camp | October 19 to November 23 | Same dates and prices as combo hunts above | ||
| Whitetail Deer Only Hunts at Lodge | ||||
| 5 Days | 1 | Various 5-Day Intervals from October 20 to November 23 | $4,000/$2,000 son/daughter | |
| Duck ‘N Buck | 6 Days | 1 | October 20 to October 25 | $4,800/$2,400 son/daughter |
| Mountain Lion Hunts | ||||
| 7 Days | 1 | Any time from December 1 to March 15 (Special Permit required for HDs 102, 102, 120 and 130 call for details) HD 132 Open Quota |
$5,000 | |
| Custom Hunts, Goat and Moose Hunting |
September 15 to November 30 (Special Permits required for Moose HD 130 and Goat for HDs 132 and 134, call for details) | $850 per day, Call for Details | ||
| Group Discounts |
10% for groups of 4+ | |||
| Preference Points | For Next Season License | Buy Point from 7/1-9/30 to increase odds on draw | $50 | |
| Licenses Deer/Elk |
Season | Not Included in any prices above All prices subject to change |
Elk/Deer Deadline March 15, 2012 General Drawing: Combo Elk Only Deer Only |
$944 $794 $561 |
| Licenses All Other |
Season | Not Included in any prices above All prices subject to change |
Bear Spring Deadline: April 15 Fall Deadline: August 31 Lion Deadline August 31 Moose/Goat Permit Application Deadline: May 1 |
$350 $320 $755 |
| 2013 SEASON | Effective Through September 1, 2013 | Adult Price/Son or Daughter Price | ||
| Spring Bear Hunts | ||||
| 5 Days | 1 | May 2 to May 6 | $2,600/$1,300 son/daughter | |
| 5 Days | 2 | May 9 to May 13 | $2,600/$1,300 son/daughter | |
| 5 Days | 3 | May 15 to May 19 | $2,600/$1,300 son/daughter | |
| 5 Days | 4 | May 21 to May 25 | $2,600/$1,300 son/daughter | |
| 5 Days | 5 | May 27 to May 31 | $2,600/$1,300 son/daughter | |
| Archery Elk Hunts | ||||
| 7 Days | 1 | September 6 to September 12 | $4,000/$2,000 son/daughter | |
| 7 Days | 2 | September 14 to September 20 | $4,000/$2,000 son/daughter |
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| 7 Days | 3 | September 23 to September 29 | $4,000/$2,000 son/daughter |
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| 7 Days | Drop Camps | Various | $2,000 per hunter, 2 hunter minimum | |
| Archery Whitetail Hunts |
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| 5 Days | 1 | Various 5-day intervals custom reserved from September 1 to October 16 | $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter |
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| Bob Marshall Early Season Horseback Combination Hunts (Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear) |
7 Day | 1 | September 14 to September 20 | $4,200/$2,100 son/daughter |
| 7 Day | 2 | September 23 to September 29 | $4,200/$2,100 son/daughter | |
| 7 Day | 3 | October 2 to October 8 | $4,200/$2,100 son/daughter | |
| 7 Day | Drop Camp | October 9 to October 16 | $2,200 per hunter, 2 hunter minimum | |
| Regular Season Base Camp Horseback Combination Hunts (Elk and Mule Deer or Whitetail Deer) |
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| Spike Camp elk/deer combo | 7 Day | 1 | October 25 to October 31 | $4,200/$2,100 son/daughter |
| 5 Day | 2 | November 4 to November 8 | $3,200/$1,600 son/daughter | |
| 5 Day | 3 | November 11 to November 15 | $3,200/$1,600 son/daughter |
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| 5 Day | 4 | November 18 to November 22 | $3,200/$1,600 son/daughter |
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| 5 Day | 5 | November 25 to November 29 | $3,200/$1,600 son/daughter |
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| Mule Deer Only Hunts | September 14 to November 29 | Same dates and prices as combo hunts above | ||
| Whitetail Deer Only Hunts In Base Camp | October 25 to November 29 | Same dates and prices as combo hunts above | ||
| Whitetail Deer Only Hunts at Lodge | ||||
| 5 Days | 1 | Various 5-Day Intervals from October 25 to November 29 | $4,200/$2,100 son/daughter |
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| Duck ‘N Buck | 6 Days | 1 | October 25 to October 30 | $4,900/$2,950 son/daughter |
| Mountain Lion Hunt | ||||
| 7 Days | 1 | Any time from December 1 to March 15 (Special Permit required for HDs 102, 102, 120 and 130 call for details) HD 132 Open Quota |
$5,200 | |
| Custom Goat, Moose Hunting and Drop Camp Services | September 15 to November 23 (Special Permits required for Moose HD 130 and Goat for HDs 132 and 134, call for details) | $850 per day, Call for Details | ||
| Group Discounts | 10% for groups of 4+ | |||
| Preference Points | For Next Season License | Buy Point from 7/1-9/30 to increase odds on draw | $50 | |
| Licenses Deer/Elk |
Season | Not Included in any prices above All prices subject to change |
Elk/Deer Deadline March 15, 2013 General Drawing: Combo Elk Only Deer Only |
$TBA $TBA $TBA |
| Licenses All Other |
Season | Not Included in any prices above All prices subject to change |
Bear Spring Deadline: April 15 Fall Deadline: August 31 Lion Deadline August 31 Moose/Goat Permit Application Deadline: May 1 |
$350 $320 $755 |
Cancellation & Refund Policy: For all hunts, $500 is required as a deposit upon booking, and $1,000 is required as a secondary deposit due in June to secure your reservation. Both deposits are non-refundable. If you do not get drawn we will refund a deposit, but will not for any other reason. The remaining hunt cost is due upon arrival, and there are no refunds due to weather or not harvesting an animal. Above prices do not include tags/licenses that are paid directly to the state of Montana. All hunts are offered under Montana License #11300, Patrick M. Tabor P.O. Box 5081, Swan Lake, MT 59911 (406)-886-3900.
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