Montana Black Bear Hunts

    Montana Black Bear Hunts - Exceptional Success Rates

    Montana spring black bear hunt success runs about 90% kill with about 110% shooting. 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 - 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.

    Fair Chase Guarantee:

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

    Premier Spring Bear Hunting

    Our spring black bear hunts offer incredible success rates with 90% kill rate and over 95% opportunity rate. We use only fair chase methods – spotting and stalking techniques without hounds or bait. All color phases are available including the rare blonde bears that make truly exceptional trophies. These are full 5-day hunts with professional guide service.
    Season
    April 29th - May 31st, 2026
    Hunt Duration
    5 days
    Group Size
    Up to 6 hunters
    Color Phases
    Black, Brown, Cinnamon, Blonde
    Success Rate
    90% kill rate, 95%+ opportunity

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

    What Makes Our Bear Hunts Special

    90% kill rate and over 95% opportunity rate
    All color phases available
    Fair chase methods only
    Spotting and stalking techniques
    No hounds or bait used
    Spring hunting season
    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.

    Limited Groups

    Maximum 6 bear hunters at a time. We take a very limited number to ensure quality hunts and exceptional success rates.

    What You Bring

    Just your hunting gear, weapon, ammunition, and hunting license. We take care of everything else! BYOB - we're not licensed for alcohol.

    2026-2027 Hunt Season Calendar

    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    29-30
    May
    1-3
    6-10
    13-17
    20-24
    27-31
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    5-10
    13-18
    21-26
    29-30
    Oct
    1-4
    24-28
    31
    Nov
    1-4
    7-11
    14-18
    20-24
    Dec

    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

    Spring Bear Hunt Pricing

    5-Day Spring Bear Hunt

    Fair chase spot and stalk hunting

    $3,500

    2 hunters to 1 guide - All inclusive except license and tags

    $4,000

    One-on-one hunt - All inclusive except license and tags

    We can accommodate up to 6 hunters at a time

    2026 Hunt Dates

    April 29 – May 3, 2026
    May 6 – May 10, 2026
    May 13 – May 17, 2026
    May 20 – May 24, 2026
    May 27 – May 31, 2026

    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.

    Non-hunting guests welcome: $225 per non-hunting guest per day

  1. Professional guide service
  2. Lodging at Wayne Hill's Lodge
  3. All meals included
  4. Field care of trophy
  5. Transportation in hunting area
  6. Fair chase guarantee
  7. Special Note: 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.

    Bear Hunt Licensing Requirements

    Montana bear licenses are available over-the-counter with specific requirements

    What You Need:

    • • Black Bear License (over-the-counter)
    • • Bear Identification Test Certificate (required)
    • • Conservation & Base Hunting Licenses
    • • No lottery - 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

    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.