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Hunting Rates and Dates

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
2010
SEASON
    Effective Through September 1, 2010 Adult Price/Son or Daughter Price
Spring Bear Hunts        
  6 Days 1 May 1 to May 6 $2,400/$1,200 son/daughter
  6 Days 2 May 9 to May 15 $2,400/$1,200 son/daughter
  6 Days 3 May 17 to May 22 $2,400/$1,200 son/daughter
  6 Days 4 May 26 to May 31 $2,400/$1,200 son/daughter
Archery Elk Hunts        
  9 Days
6&1/2 
days hunting
1 September 3 to September 11 $4,800
  9 Days
6&1/2 
days hunting
2 September 14 to September 22 $4,800
  9 Days
6&1/2 
days hunting
3 September 26 to October 4 $4,800
         
Archery 
Whitetail
Hunts
       
   7 Days  1 September 4 to September 10 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
   7 Days  2 September 11 to September 16 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
   7 Days  3 September 18 to September 23 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
   7 Days  4 September 26 to October 1 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
   7 Days  5 October 6 to October 11 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
   7 Days  6 October 12 to October 17 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
Bob Marshall
Early Season Horseback 
Combination Hunts (Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear)
9 Day 1 September 14 to September 22 $4,800/$2,400 son/daughter
  9 Day 2 September 26 to October 4 $4,800/$2,400 son/daughter
  9 Day 3 October 8 to October 16 $4,800/$2,400 son/daughter
Regular
Season
Base Camp Horseback 
Combination Hunts (Elk and Mule Deer or Whitetail
Deer)
       
  8 Day 1 October 22 to October 29 $4,000/$2,000 son/daughter
  7 Day 2 November 2 to November 8 $3,800/$1,900 son/daughter
  7 Day 3 November 11 to November 17 $3,800/$1,900 son/daughter
  7 Day 4 November 20 to November 26 $3,800/$1,900 son/daughter
         
Mule Deer Only Hunts     September 14 to November 30 Same price as combo hunt above
Whitetail Deer Only Hunts In Base Camp     October 23 to November 30 Same price as combo hunt above
         
Whitetail Deer Only Hunts at Lodge        
  6 Days 1 October 23 to October 28 $2,700/$1,350 son/daughter
  6 Days 2 October 30 to November 4 $2,700/$1,350 son/daughter
  6 Days 3 November 6 to November 11 $2,700/$1,350 son/daughter
  6 Days 4 November 13 to November 18 $2,700/$1,350 son/daughter
  6 Days  5 November 20 to November 25 $2,700/$1,350 son/daughter
Duck 'N Buck 7 Days  1 October 23 to October 29 $3,000/$1,500 son/daughter
Mountain Lion Hunts        
  7 to 10 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
$4,500
         
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) Call for details
Group
Discounts
      10% for groups of 4+
Licenses
Deer/Elk
Season Not Included in any prices above
All prices subject to change
Elk/Deer
Deadline
March 15, 2010
Outfitter Sponsored Guaranteed Draw:
  Combo
  Elk Only
  Deer Only
General Drawing:
  Combo
  Elk Only
  Deer Only








$1,250
$995
$995


$643
$593
$343
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
2011 SEASON     Effective Through September 1, 2011  Adult Price/Son or Daughter Price
Spring Bear Hunts        
  6 Days 1 May 1 to May 6 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
  6 Days 2 May 9 to May 14 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
  6 Days 3 May 17 to May 22 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
  6 Days 4 May 25 to May 30 $2,500/$1,250 son/daughter
Archery Elk Hunts        
  9 Days
6&1/2 
days hunting
1 September 2 to September 10 $4,850
  9 Days
6&1/2 
days hunting
2 September 14 to September 22 $4,850
  9 Days
6&1/2 
days hunting
3 September 26 to October 4 $4,850
         
Archery 
Whitetail
Hunts
       
  7 Days  1 September 3 to September 9 $2,750/$1,375 son/daughter
  7 Days  2 September 11
to September 17
$2,750/$1,375
son/daughter
  7 Days  3 September 19 to September 25 $2,750/$1,375 son/daughter
   7 Days  4 September 27 to October 3 $2,750/$1,375
son/daughter
  7 Days  5 October 5 to October 11 $2,750/$1,375 son/daughter
  7 Days  6 October 13 to October 19 $2,750/$1,375 son/daughter
         
Bob Marshall
Early Season Horseback 
Combination Hunts (Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear)
9 Day 1 September 14 to September 22 $4,900/$2,450 son/daughter
  9 Day 2 September 26 to October 4 $4,900/$2,450 son/daughter
  9 Day 3 October 8 to October 16 $4,900/$2,450 son/daughter
Regular
Season
Base Camp Horseback 
Combination Hunts (Elk and Mule Deer or Whitetail
Deer)
       
  7 Day 1 October 21 to October 27 $4,100/$2,050 son/daughter
  6 Day 2 October 29 to November 3 $3,900/$1,950 son/daughter
  6 Day 3 November 5 to November 10 $3,900/$1,950 son/daughter
  6 Day 4 November 12 to November 17 $3,900/$1,950
son/daughter
  6 Day 5   November 19 to November 24 $3,900/$1,950
son/daughter
Mule Deer Only Hunts     September 14 to November 30
 
Same price as combo hunt above
Whitetail Deer Only Hunts In Base Camp     October 22 to November 30 Same price as combo hunt above
         
Whitetail Deer Only Hunts at Lodge        
  6 Days 1 October 22 to October 27 $3,000/$1,500 son/daughter
  6 Days 2 October 29 to November 3 $3,000/$1,500 son/daughter
  6 Days 3 November 5 to November 10 $3,000/$1,500 son/daughter
  6 Days 4 November 12 to November 17 $3,000/$1,500 son/daughter
  6 Days  5 November 19 to November 25 $3,000/$1,500 son/daughter
Duck 'N Buck 7 Days  1 October 22 to October 28 $3,300/$1,650 son/daughter
Mountain Lion Hunt        
  7 to 10 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
$4,800
         
Custom Goat, Moose Hunting and Drop Camp Services     September 15 to November 30 (Special Permits required for Moose HD 130 and Goat for HDs 132 and 134, call for details) Call For Details
Group Discounts       10% for groups of 4+
Licenses
Deer/Elk
Season Not Included in any prices above
All prices subject to change
Elk/Deer
Deadline
March 15, 2011
Outfitter Sponsored Guaranteed Draw:
  Combo
  Elk Only
  Deer Only
General Drawing:
  Combo
  Elk Only
  Deer Only









$TBA
$TBA
$TBA


$643
$593
$343
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.  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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