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 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 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 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 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Why Montana Hunters Are Losing Their Best Spots to Out-of-State Pressure
Montana hunters face growing pressure from out-of-state crowds on public lands. Why protecting local hunting traditions and giving resident voices priority matters now.
Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Spring Turkey Season Opens April 15, 2026: Scout Merriam’s Gobblers Now (Public Land Tips, Calls, and a Pre-Season Checklist)
Montana’s spring gobbler season opens April 15, 2026 in most districts—and the hunters who tag out usually aren’t winging it on opening morning. Use mid-March to locate winter flocks, mark roosts, identify strut zones, and dial in your calling plan so you’re ready when the woods light up with gobbling.