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 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 8, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

When Elk Become the Enemy: Montana’s Depredation Problem and What It Means for Hunter Access

Montana’s elk depredation conflict is quietly eroding hunter access. Here’s what’s at stake for ranchers, public lands, and the hunters who depend on both.

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 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 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.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Shed Hunting 2026: Find Elk Antlers Before the Rush

Low snowpack is opening Montana elk country weeks early. Here's exactly where to go right now to find fresh sheds before everyone else does.