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 22, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Bowhunting Mule Deer and Bull Elk in Montana: Twin Elements’ Latest Film Is Worth Your Time
Twin Elements’ new film covers a Montana archery combo hunt for mule deer bucks and bull elk — plus tips, season dates, and public land context.
Aug 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
What Separates Successful Elk Hunters From Everyone Else? Survey Data From 1,000+ Public Land Hunters Has Answers
Survey data from 1,000+ public land elk hunters reveals what actually separates tag-fillers from tag-soakers — key takeaways for Montana hunters.
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.
Aug 1, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Backcountry Bowhunter Earns a Public Land Elk Hunt for the Ages
Born and Raised Outdoors caps Elk Week with a backcountry public land bowhunt that every Montana archer needs to see before September.
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 20, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How to Hunt Elk in Thick Timber — Tactics That Actually Work in Montana’s Dense Drainages
Spot-and-stalk doesn’t cut it in Montana’s thick timber. Here’s how to hunt elk in dense lodgepole drainages and actually fill your tag.
Jul 16, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Guide Puts Clients on the Biggest Bull on the Mountain After 3 Hard Days in Southwest Montana
A guided elk hunt in a Southwest Montana general unit ends with the biggest bull on the mountain after 3 hard days of searching.
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.
Jul 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Opening Day Elk Confiscated — What Montana Game Wardens Found
A Montana hunter’s elk gets confiscated on opening day. Here’s what the wardens found — and what every elk hunter needs to know before heading out.
Jul 9, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Stop Losing Your Target in the Scope When It Matters Most
Lost a bull in your scope at the worst moment? Montana Wild’s latest tip fixes the most frustrating mistake hunters make in the field.
May 8, 2026 · Angela Montana
Interest in Montana’s ‘bulls for billionaires’ program wanes
BRETT FRENCH | bfrench@billingsgazette.com Interest in a once-controversial program that gives free elk tags to landowners to encourage them to allow public […]
May 4, 2026 · Angela Montana
2026 Elk Hunting Changes in Region 1
Region 1 hunters face new rules for antlerless elk: B-Tags are now private-land only, PTHFV permits no longer cover antlerless elk, and archery hunting for cow elk is discontinued to reduce harvest pressure.
Apr 30, 2026 · Angela Montana
Your Chance for a $20K Elk Hunt for $100: Limited 300 Spots!
Ryze Outdoor Co offers a premium guided elk hunt in Utah, limiting entries to 300 for better odds, with a ticket price of $100. The hunt promises exclusive accommodations and expert support.
Mar 17, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Wyoming’s Elk Season Overhaul: 5 Things Montana Border Hunters Must Know
Wyoming's elk season changes affect Montana border hunters now. With MT draw deadlines April 1, here's what you need to know before submitting applications.
Mar 16, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Fixed vs. Mechanical Broadheads: What Montana Bowhunters Actually Need
Montana bowhunters debate fixed vs. mechanical broadheads for spring bear and fall elk. Here's what outfitters and public land hunters actually trust.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
What Every Montana Hunter Loses by Skipping FWP Meetings
Montana hunters who skip FWP meetings may lose hunting opportunities. These hearings decide tag allocations, district changes, and seasons that directly impact you.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Tagged Elk on Public Land? What Montana Hunters Must Know
Montana hunters need to know the law before shooting a tagged elk. Here's exactly what FWP says about escaped game farm elk.
Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
No Public Meetings in Montana: Forest Service Push to Scrap the Roadless Rule Could Reshape Elk Country and Trout Streams
A coalition of 17 Montana recreation and sportsmen’s groups says federal officials are moving to eliminate the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule—without holding a single public meeting in Montana. Here’s what the Roadless Rule protects, why the process matters, and what hunters, anglers, and other backcountry users can do right now.
Mar 10, 2026 · Angela Montana
Helicoptering Into Landlocked Public Land in Wyoming for Elk Sparks Viral Rancher Confrontation—and a Theft Charge
After more than a decade of building Wyoming elk preference points, Andrew McKean and friends cashed in on a hard-to-access unit by flying a helicopter into landlocked public ground surrounded by private ranches. The hunt was lights-out—until a nearby rancher allegedly hauled off an elk head, triggering a tense confrontation, a viral video, and a theft charge.