Montana Black Bear Hunt
Cabinet Mountain Wilderness · Spring Season

Montana Black Bear Hunts

Exceptional success rates with 90% kill rate and over 95% opportunity. Fair chase spotting and stalking methods only β€” no hounds, no bait. All color phases available in pristine Montana wilderness.

Exceptional Success Rates

Montana Black Bear Hunts

Montana spring black bear hunt success runs about 90% kill with about 110% shooting opportunities. Opportunities on black bear are in the well over 95% range. We have all color phases of black bear: black, brown, cinnamon, blonde, and black with white V marking bears.

Spring season runs April 15th – May 31st. Montana is a fair chase state β€” we use spotting and stalking methods only. No hounds or bait are used. We utilize closed roads, open brush fields, and natural feeding habitats.

We are one of the few outfitters that use only fair chase methods without hounds or bait. This provides a more challenging and rewarding hunting experience. Our guides have over 40 years of experience and know the terrain and bear behavior intimately.

We take a very limited number of bear hunters each year to ensure quality hunts and exceptional success rates. The bears in our area are healthy and well-fed, producing beautiful, thick coats in all color phases.

90%
Kill Rate
95%+
Opportunity Rate
5
Color Phases Available
6
Hunters Maximum
40+
Years Experience

Our Hunt Policy

In the event you draw blood, your hunt is concluded. We will make every effort to retrieve your animal. Any accidental or unintentional discharge of a client's weapon while in the company of a guide will result in termination of services by the outfitter without a refund.

Fair Chase Guarantee

What Makes Our Bear Hunts Special

We are proud to be one of the few outfitters using only fair chase methods. No hounds or bait are used β€” just spotting, stalking, and hunting skills developed over 40+ years of experience.

Montana Black Bear - All Color Phases

This area has all color phases of bear. We only use fair chase methods.

  • 90% kill rate and over 95% opportunity rate
  • All color phases available β€” black, brown, cinnamon, blonde
  • Fair chase methods only
  • Spotting and stalking techniques
  • No hounds or bait used
  • Spring hunting season April–May
  • Professional guides with 40+ years experience

Prime Territory

Hunt in pristine wilderness areas with natural feeding habitats, closed roads, and open brush fields where bears thrive. Our area supports healthy, well-fed bear populations producing beautiful thick coats in all color phases.

Limited Groups

Maximum 6 bear hunters at a time. We take a very limited number of hunters each season to ensure quality hunts and exceptional success rates for every client we take into the field.

What You Bring

Just your hunting gear, weapon, ammunition, and hunting license. We take care of everything else β€” lodging, all meals, guide service, and field care of your trophy. BYOB (not licensed for alcohol).

Spring Bear Hunt Pricing

5-Day Spring Bear Hunt

Fair chase spot and stalk hunting. All inclusive except license and tags.

Hunt Pricing

2 hunters to 1 guide
All inclusive except license & tags
$3,500
One-on-one hunt
All inclusive except license & tags
$4,000
What's included:
  • Professional guide service
  • Lodging at Wayne Hill's Lodge
  • All meals included
  • Field care of trophy
  • Transportation in hunting area
  • Fair chase guarantee
Non-hunting guests welcome: $225 per non-hunting guest per day

2026 Hunt Dates

April 29 – May 3 May 6 – May 10 May 13 – May 17 May 20 – May 24 May 27 – May 31
Booking Information: A deposit of $2,000 is required upon booking to reserve your hunt. We take a very limited number of bear hunters each year. We typically start to get booked up by January, so to get the dates you prefer you will need to contact us earlier in the upcoming year.

You will arrive the day before and depart the day after the dates of the hunt. We conclude the hunt at noon on the final day of your hunt.
Before You Come

Bear Hunt Licensing Requirements

Montana bear licenses are available over-the-counter with specific requirements β€” no lottery needed.

What You Need

  • Black Bear License (over-the-counter)
  • Bear Identification Test Certificate (required)
  • Conservation & Base Hunting Licenses
  • No lottery β€” available around March 1st

Key Details

  • Season runs mid-April to mid-June
  • Bear ID test is free and required first
  • Once you pass the test, certified for life
  • Cost: around $350–$400 total
Mark Your Calendar

2026–2027 Hunt Seasons & Specific Dates

Black Bear
Apr 29 – May 3 May 6 – 10 May 13 – 17 May 20 – 24 May 27 – 31
Archery Elk
Sep 5 – 10 Sep 13 – 18 Sep 21 – 26 Sep 29 – Oct 4
Rifle Elk & Deer
Oct 24 – 28 Oct 31 – Nov 4 Nov 7 – 11 Nov 14 – 18 Nov 20 – 24
Get Started

Ready for Your Montana Bear Adventure?

Book your spring bear hunt today and experience the thrill of fair chase bear hunting in Montana's pristine wilderness. Limited spots available β€” we book up fast, contact us early to secure your preferred dates.