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Elk/Deer Hunting

EARLY SEASON WILDERNESS ELK & DEER HUNTS

We offer early season rifle wilderness hunts from our backcountry camp, Hellroaring. Early season hunts are primary target elk. However, if you have a deer license or bear permit they are fair game with no extra charge. These hunts book very early. Early season hunts begin September 14th.

The early season rifle elk/deer wilderness hunt out of Hellroaring is a 7 day hunt (day in, 5 days hunting, day out). We hunt 1 guide to 2 hunters, and take 6-8 hunters on this hunt.

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GENERAL SEASON WILDERNESS ELK & DEER HUNTS

During the general season we offer several elk and deer hunting options. General season rifle elk and deer wilderness hunts are run out of our backcountry camp at Independence, and out of our hunting cabin in Gardiner.

The Independence hunt is a 7 day hunt (day in, 5 days hunting, day out). We hunt 1 guide to 2 hunters and take 4-6 hunters on a hunt. Wilderness hunts from the backcountry camp typically take place during the first three weeks of the general season, but can extend into other weeks of the general season, weather permitting. We have the use of a cabin near the wilderness area as another option.

The dates for the 2013 general season Independence hunts are:
Oct 25-31
Nov 2-8
Nov 10-16
Nov 18-24
Nov 26-Dec 2

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The Greater Yellowstone Area hunt offers a limited number of hunters an opportunity to hunt the migration corridor near the Yellowstone Park boundary. This is the time of year when the elk typically migrate out of the park to winter range, offering hunters the opportunity to harvest trophy bulls.

The Greater Yellowstone Area general season wilderness hunt is a 7 day (arrival day, 5 days hunting, departure day) hunt out of Gardiner, MT. We hunt 1 guide to 2 hunters and take 4-6 hunters on a trip. This hunt provides the creature comforts of a hunting cabin but the option to stay overnight in our backcountry camp, Bassett Creek, depending on the weather and the elk.

The 2013 dates for the Greater Yellowstone Area hunts are:
Oct 25-31
Nov 2-8
Nov 10-16
Nov 18-24
Nov 26-Dec 2

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GENERAL SEASON ELK/DEER PRIVATE LAND HUNTS

Lazy E-L Ranch - Roscoe, MT
The Lazy E-L is a 12,000 acre family owned ranch nestled at the foot of the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness just outside Roscoe, Montana. This combination elk/deer hunt is a 7 day hunt (arrival day, 5 days hunting, departure day). We hunt 1 guide to 2 hunters and take only 6 hunters each year.

The 2013 dates for the Lazy E-L Ranch hunt are :
Oct 25-31
Nov 2-8
Nov 10-16
Nov 18-24
Nov 26-Dec 2

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Big Timber Ranch Hunts

The Big Timber Ranch hunts are on thousands of acres of rolling hills, with flowing creeks, elk and deer just minutes outside of Big Timber, MT. Only one of these eight plus ranches requires a special permit for elk.* Currently, all of our other ranches may be hunted with a general season combination license or individual elk and deer licenses. These hunts are 7 days (arrival day, 5 days hunting, departure day). We take 4-6 hunters, and hunt 1 guide to 2 hunters.

The 2013 dates for the
Big Timber Ranch hunts are:
Oct 25-31
Nov 2-8
Nov 10-16
Nov 18-24
Nov 26-Dec 2

*The special permit areas for which to apply to hunt elk on this ranch are:
Elk Archery: 580-15
Elk Rifle: 580-22
Elk Cow: 580-80

Non-residents must apply for a big game or elk combination license through the Montana drawing system in order to apply for a special elk permit. You may apply for a special permit at the same time you apply for the general draw. Residents must hold a valid elk license to apply for a special elk permit.

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E-E Ranch – Big Timber, MT

This unique hunting and fishing opportunity allows you to plan your own combination
hunting and fishing adventure.

Five miles of Yellowstone riverfront with brush and cottonwood trees, lots of water
and channels, holds deer, abundant turkey and waterfowl
5 minutes from Big Timber
Phenomenal Fishing
Combination Hunts Available: Deer, Turkey, Duck & Geese
Archery or Rifle
Seasonal Custom Hunts

Licenses Required:
Deer – Apply in general draw online, www.fwp.mt.gov , for license.
Turkey, Ducks and Geese - Purchase licenses online through MFWP www.fwp.mt.gov

Season Dates: *2012 dates listed. MFWP will post 2013 turkey, duck and geese dates in the Spring of 2013.

Deer Season: Oct 26-Dec 1
Application Deadline for General Draw March 15

Turkey Season:
Spring *April 13-May 19
Application Deadline March 7
Fall *Sept 1-Jan 1
Application Deadline July 25

Duck & Geese Season: *Oct 2-Jan 14

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2013 General Hunting Information Packet (PDF)

2013 Wilderness Hunting Information Packet (PDF)

2013 Private Land Hunting Information Packet (PDF)

Hunting Licenses/Permits are not included in the price of the hunts.

Licensing Information and Deadlines

Season and Dates

What to expect
on your hunting trip
A personal note from the owner

Hunting Deposit Policy

A partial deposit of $750 is required to book your hunt. The $750 partial deposit will be refunded if you do not draw a license. The drawing takes place in mid-April. The remainder of the deposit (50% of the cost of the hunt) is due when the draw is posted. The balance of the hunt is due 30 days prior to your hunt and is non-refundable. Hunts not fully paid by this date will be considered cancelled. Trip Cancellation Insurance, which we recommend, is available at: Travel Guard

We accept Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard only) and Checks

Make Checks Payable to: Absaroka-Beartooth Outfitters, Inc.

Drop Camp Pricing

The base rate for a drop camp is $1500 per person. The rate for stock is $25 per hour per animal. Example: If you want to be dropped off 4 hours from the trailhead, this requires 8 hours round trip for your guide and his stock (4hrs. in + 4hrs. out = 8 hours). If the trip requires 2 animals (the horse you are riding and one pack mule) that would be ($25 per hour X 2 animals) X 8 hours = $400. Add the $400 to the base rate of $1500 and the total for your drop camp would be $1900.

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Absaroka-Beartooth Outfitters • P.O. Box 318 • Big Timber, MT 59011• (406) 579-3866 • email
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