Big Game Combo Hunts

Montana Early Season Elk & Mule Deer Combo Rifle Hunts

Early Season Elk/Mule Deer Combo Hunt (Rifle) — Montana Safaris

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)

Primary Species: Bull elk (rifle) · Mule deer included on combo tag · Optional add-on tags: black bear & wolf available for purchase.

Montana General Season Elk & Mule Deer Combo Hunt

General Season Elk/Deer Combo Hunt — Scapegoat Wilderness (Horseback)

Join Montana Safaris for an all-inclusive, fully guided elk and mule deer combo hunt during Montana’s general season. You’ll travel by horse into the Scapegoat Wilderness for a true backcountry experience—remote country, proven logistics, and a steady pace built around smart daily hunt plans, careful glassing, and disciplined execution in rugged terrain.

Your wilderness home is a comfortable wall-tent base camp with wood heat and the kind of Montana hospitality you only find with experienced outfitters. After full days in the field, return to camp for a hearty meal and a warm place to reset for the next day’s hunt.

Optional black bear and wolf tags may be purchased depending on your goals and current regulations—giving you flexibility while keeping the focus on elk and mule deer.

What’s Included

• Fully guided 8-day backcountry combo hunt (elk + mule deer)
• Horseback travel to/from base camp (pack-in/pack-out logistics)
• Remote wall-tent base camp in wilderness country
• All meals included with hearty breakfasts, packed lunches, and three-course dinners
• Camp support & daily hunt strategy
• Experienced stock, tack, and outfitter logistics handled for you

Montana Backcountry Mule Deer Rifle Hunts

Mule Deer Rifle Backcountry Hunt — Montana Safaris

Ride deep into Montana’s high country for a classic backcountry mule deer rifle hunt with Montana Safaris. This is a true wilderness-style hunt built around horseback access, disciplined glassing, and hunting big country that consistently holds mature bucks. You’ll cover remote basins, ridgelines, and mountain terrain with sweeping views in every direction—far from roads and pressure.

Each day is focused on smart hunting: long glassing sessions, strategic stalks, and taking the time needed to make the right play on a quality deer. Your hunt is fully guided and supported by an experienced team led by a third-generation Montana outfitter, with proven camp logistics and well-cared-for stock to keep the entire trip running smoothly.

After the day’s hunt, return to a comfortable backcountry camp where the details are handled for you—warm hospitality, a steady camp rhythm, and hearty evenings capped with a home-cooked three-course meal so you can rest, recharge, and be ready to hunt hard the next morning.

What’s Included

• Fully guided 8-day mule deer rifle hunt
• Horseback travel & backcountry access using experienced stock
• Remote wilderness camp accommodations
• All meals included, including three-course dinners
• Camp support + daily hunt planning
• All logistics handled (camp setup, meals, day-to-day operations)
• Ability to pursue Black Bear & Wolves (contact for more info)

Hunt Type: Rifle mule deer hunt · Method: primarily glassing + spot-and-stalk · Terrain: mountain basins, ridgelines, timber pockets, and open high-country vantage points.

Montana Archery Unguided Elk Drop Camp

Archery Elk Drop Camp — Remote Bob Marshall Backcountry (Unguided)

If you’re a bowhunter looking for a true wilderness elk experience without the crowds, Montana Safaris offers a remote archery elk drop camp in and around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. This is an unguided, self-sufficient hunt designed for hunters who want solitude, big-country scenery, and the freedom to hunt independently in proven elk country.

Montana Safaris will pack you and your gear in by horseback to a rustic wilderness camp, help you get set up, and provide a local orientation on where to focus your hunt and how to approach the area. From there, the hunt is yours—hunt at your pace, choose your daily routes, and experience Montana elk country the way it’s meant to be experienced.

While you hunt on your own, the outfitter handles what matters most in truly remote backcountry: stock logistics, camp setup support, and pack-out services for harvested game back to the trailhead.

What’s Included

• Horseback pack-in and pack-out from the trailhead
• Unguided archery elk hunt (you hunt independently)
• Rustic backcountry drop camp with the bare essentials
• Camp logistics handled by Montana Safaris
• Local orientation on hunting areas and approach strategy
• Pack-out of harvested animals included
• Ability to pursue Mule Deer, Bear, and Wolves as well (contact for more info)

Important: Food is NOT provided — hunters must bring their own meals and supplies. This is a drop camp / unguided hunt (no guide in the field), best suited for experienced archery elk hunters comfortable navigating wilderness terrain.