Cheap Elk hunts

Nearly every outfitter in western Montana offers elk hunts. Many of them only rarely have clients get genuine trophy bulls, though. Their brochure might show a nice 6-point, but the vast bulk of their take are younger bulls; raghorns and 5-points. Often, for about the same money, you can go with a top outfitter who operates in an area where mature bulls represent a much higher percentage of the population. The choice is a no-brainer, but unless you are familiar with the age structure of a particular herd, as well as migration patterns and the host of other things that have to fall together to offer you a chance at a wall-hanger, the odds are stacked against you from the start. Even if you have identified a good area, it can be very difficult to determine who are the best outfitters in the area. Of course, their promotional materials make all of them sound wonderful, and it can be hard to get an accurate picture even by calling references. This is where Cowboy Heaven Consulting can make a world of difference for you. We live here, have our own pack stock and personally hunt the same areas as the outfitters recommended below, and have a lifetime of contacts that allow us to get to the truth of the matter. Of the total number of outfitters in Montana, there is a very small percentage that we are willing to send clients to. We realize that many of you have saved up for a long time for a Montana elk hunt, and we have no interest in seeing your hard earned dollars go toward a substandard hunt. All of the hunts listed below not only take place in prime areas, but are hosted by outfitters who will put forth a maximum effort toward your success, and do everything possible to make sure you have an enjoyable experience in the process. Remember, though, these are all fair chase hunts. You are purchasing the opportunity to hunt elk in wild country. You are not purchasing an elk. With that said, your odds of coming home with big antlers from one of these hunts are amongst the best you'll find.