Oct 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Thread the Needle: Montana Wild Tags a 355-Inch Bull on Opening Morning

Montana Wild’s latest film follows a 355-inch opening morning bull taken on public land. Here’s what elk hunters can take away from the hunt.

Oct 6, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

October Elk Are Bugling Again — Is Montana’s Second Rut Real?

October elk bugling has Montana hunters wondering — is there really a second rut? Here’s what’s actually happening and why it matters for your hunt.

Sep 20, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Elk Decoy Tactics That Actually Work in Montana — And the Safety Risk Most Hunters Ignore

An elk decoy can be a rut-season game-changer — or get you killed on crowded public land. Here’s what Montana hunters need to know.

Sep 17, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Inside a Montana Archery Elk Camp: What WALSHFARMS68 Gets Right About the September Grind

Montana archery elk season demands serious camp planning. See how WALSHFARMS68 sets up for a month in elk country — plus tips for your own September hunt.

Sep 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

First-Ever Archery Bull on Montana Public Land — DIY, Opening Day, 100-Yard Shot

A DIY hunter tagged his first-ever archery bull elk on Montana public land on opening day of the 2026 early archery season — with a 100-yard bow shot.

Aug 29, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Giant Public Land Bull Elk Bugling at First Light — Bowhunting Montana with Twin Elements

Twin Elements captures a giant bull elk bugling at first light on Montana public land — a bowhunt that reminds you why September in Montana is unmatched.

Aug 9, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

She Drew a Montana Bull Elk Tag — Then Discovered Most of the Unit Was Private Land

Keren drew a coveted Montana bull elk tag — but nearly the entire unit was private land. Here’s how it played out.

Aug 4, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Why Your Wind Check at the Trailhead Is Costing You Bulls — And What to Do Instead

Montana elk hunters: learn why a single wind check ruins stalks — and get practical tips for reading wind all the way to the bull.

Aug 3, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Why You’re Reading Elk Sign Wrong — And How to Fix It Before Montana’s Season Opens

Montana elk hunters: stop hunting sign and start hunting terrain. Here’s the scouting framework that puts you on mature bulls in the backcountry.

Jul 24, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Early Season vs. Rut: Why Montana Archery Elk Hunters Need to Ditch the September Bugle

Montana archery elk season runs early Sept through mid-October. Here’s why your rut calling tactics will wreck an early season hunt — and what to do instead.

Jul 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Stop Burning Your First 48 Hours — How to Find Elk Faster This Fall in Montana

Most Montana elk hunters waste the first two days of a hunt. This system from Backbone Unlimited shows you how to stop doing that.

Jun 24, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

60 Days Out: How to Scout Your Limited-Entry Archery Elk Unit Before September

Draw results are in. If you’re holding a limited-entry archery elk tag, here’s how to spend the next 60 days scouting smarter before September.

Jun 23, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

You Drew a Limited Entry Archery Elk Tag: Your 60-Day Scouting Blueprint

Draw results are in. Here’s how to use the next 60 days to build a real kill plan before Montana’s August archery elk opener.