Oct 30, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

5 Ways onX Hunt Gives Montana Rifle Hunters an Edge in Week Two

Montana hunters in Week 2 of general rifle season are using digital mapping apps to find elk and deer faster. Here's how to use them smarter.

Oct 27, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Wolves Got the Blame — But Yellowstone’s Elk Herd Tells a Messier Story

Wolves seemed like the obvious answer for Yellowstone’s shrinking elk herd. Turns out, biologists still can’t say for certain. Here’s why it matters.

Oct 23, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Don’t Lose Block Management Access — What Hunters Need to Know About Private Timberlands

Montana’s Block Management Program opens millions of private acres to hunters — but timberland rules are different. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

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.

Sep 21, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Mountain Lion Blows Up a Montana Archery Elk Hunt — And the Video Is Worth Every Minute

A mountain lion crashes a fired-up bull elk encounter on a Montana backcountry archery hunt. Here’s what happened — and what hunters can learn from it.

Sep 20, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Surrounded by Montana River Bottom Elk — What Buckmasters’ Jackie Bushman Did Next

Jackie Bushman gets surrounded by elk in a Montana river bottom. Here’s what happened — and what every bow hunter can take away from it.

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 18, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Most Archery Hunts Don’t End With a Kill — A Montana Bowhunter Gets Real About Success

Most archery hunts don’t end with a kill — this Montana bowhunter gets real about what success actually looks like in the high country.

Sep 5, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

When Logging Disrupts Your Elk Spot, Here’s How to Find New Montana Country Fast

Montana elk hunters know logging can blow up a reliable spot overnight. Here’s how to scout new country and adapt before the season opens.

Aug 27, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

What a Montana Elk Guide Actually Packs for a Full Season in the Backcountry

A Montana elk guide breaks down every piece of gear he trusts for a full season in the mountains — clothing, boots, and power solutions included.

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.

Jun 26, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Volunteers Hit Flathead Ridge Hard to Open Elk Country for Hunters

RMEF volunteers and Montana Knife Company crew tackle a tough habitat project on Flathead Ridge — here’s why it matters for elk hunters this fall.