SE Montana Archery Mule Deer Hunt

mitchp21 · Jul 22, 2012

My dad and I are coming in from out of state to do an Archery Mule Deer hunt. We're looking to do a self guided hunt and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good outfitter around the SE part of the state that would allow self guided hunts. We are also open to hunting public land. Any tips or information is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

7thgenmt · Jul 22, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Jul-22-12 AT 07:51PM (MST)[p]OUTFITTER=guided hunt,no outfitter is going to turn you loose on their lease.You may find a landowner that will let you hunt for a fee.If you want to hunt public land get a map and start scouting,you dont need anyones help to hunt it,SE MT has plenty of public land(if it isnt all burnt by the end of the summer) that you can camp on and hunt.

mitchp21 · Jul 23, 2012

That's interesting because I've found 2 outfitters that will allow us to hunt unguided with bow on their property. I was simply looking for a nice local to share some tips. Apparently thats not you.

7thgenmt · Jul 23, 2012

If you already found two what are you looking for?I was trying to help you,I was giving you tips,you dont need an outfitter and there are a few places that will let you in for a fee.I dont think thats the kind of help you are looking for,you just want somone to hold your hand and show you where to hunt?Why dont you share links to the websites of the outfitters that will turn you loose without a guide so the rest of us can check them out?

Stubaby · Jul 23, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Jul-23-12 AT 11:35PM (MST)[p]Nonya, mtshedz? Did you change your handle again?

Mitch, hey let me know what these guys are charging you and where they are and I'll tell you if it is worth it. Also, you said they are only letting you bow hunt? Even in November? I think a large chunk of land that only allows archery guys in for a fee is a great idea. That's how many outfitters in Alberta do it and you never question the quality of the deer up there.

What size of deer are you after, I mean happy with?

"That's a special feeling, Lloyd"

mnmthunting · Jul 24, 2012

Outfitters are in the business to make money, lease land, charge hunters to use it. Can't imagine why an outfitter wouldn't let some bow hunters on for a fee?
There are a couple outfitters down there, Cedar Breaks, Powder River probably more. I haven't used outfitters ever and have found lots of deer.
Lots of Block management with lots of Mulies. Get the 012 region 7 information [mid Aug] You will have a LOT of choices.

pm me for details.

7thgenmt · Jul 24, 2012

Outfitters dont let people on their leases for a fee because 1:They have a deal with the land owner they are leasing from that includes not turning people loose without a guide on their land,thats common practice and 2: So they can monitor the game being harvested,if they are practicing any kind of trophy management they want to make sure the guests arnt killing young bucks,OR they want to make sure the game isnt being "ground checked" and left,believe me this has happened on more than one occasion by less scrupulous hunters.If it is a land owner letting you on for a fee that is another story,any outfitter hunting his own land and turning people loose is not only practicing very poor management but also a very poor outfitter,no guide=no rules,no observation to make sure game laws are being followed and property lines observed.Outfitters want to make absolutely sure all the rules are being followed and are ofter dealing with hunters who really dont have a clue.I would be vary weary of any "outfitter" that will let you have the run of a place,setting you out in a blind is one thier,giving you free range over their property is very unlikely.Most "outfitters" who will turn you loose on property are actually just landowners who arnt licensed to begin with and CANT legally guide you on your hunt,check to make sure your "outfitter" is licensed with the state board.
http://www.montanaoutfitters.org/

mitchp21 · Jul 24, 2012

Well lets see.. my dad shot a 193" muley in SD last year DIY so the last thing we need is someone to hold our hand. Thank you everyone else for your input and suggestions!

7thgenmt · Jul 24, 2012

Not going to share any info on those "outfitters"?

TOPGUN · Jul 24, 2012

mitchp21---Don't pay any attention to this dipstick as he just came on this site today and has made an azz of himself on another thread besides this one! Good luck and I hope you and your Dad have a great hunt and get some nice trophies!

ElkManDan · Jul 24, 2012

7thgenmt We know who you are....TRAMMER

tagsoup · Jul 24, 2012

It sure is easy to spot nonya.

"Go hunt for meat at Walmart."

SPAZ · Jul 25, 2012

NONYET - You're as easy to spot as a poopstain in tidy whities.

And as usual, you're wrong.

"YOU'RE NOT WORTHY"

beech18 · Jul 25, 2012

Have a good hunt, lots of places to check out. You looking for mulies or whities?

montanamuley85 · Aug 2, 2012

>You miss me so much you
>pretend everyone who piss's you
>off is me?CLOWNS

You're such an idiot. The only person dumb enough to believe you're not logging in under different names is you

mitchp21 · Aug 3, 2012

Terry Patterson Ranch and Nansel Ranch are both outfitters that have offered an unguided bow hunt. We're heading out the first week in September after Muleys. I'll be sure to post pictures when we get back!

mnmthunting · Aug 3, 2012

Mitch, best of adventure!

For sure outfitters will let hunters on for a fee. BEST of luck and looking forward to pics. Thanks for sharing your plans.