MONTANA ARCHERY ELK LEASE

[DWBMontana]

I have 1 week left of Montana bow lease for 2019, either 5th or 6th week, early to mid October. I have a group of 4 1st week, and 3rd week, group of 2 4th week. Area 416, white Sulphur springs, general draw deer and elk. Montana FWP harvest stats for 2017 show almost 1 in 4 elk taken are 6 pt or bigger this area, additional cow tags available. $10,000 group of 4 elk hunters, whitetail and antelope also available for $. 11,000 deeded acres, and lots of state and federal forest service land also. Dave, 406.263.2133

[HD]

How do the tags work?
Lottery, or bought over the counter?

I'm looking for a antelope hunt. How much for lodging & tags on public land?

[DWBMontana]

I am no outfitter. Montana FWP site will tell you answers to some of your questions. I would think drawing a tag in the right area would be hardest part, lodging and meals, you can handle yourself, it is pretty easy DIY hunt.

[LPS]

Hey your Elk hunt looks great.  I would love to do it someday but not this year. 

[Leech~~]

I am no outfitter. Montana FWP site will tell you answers to some of your questions. I would think drawing a tag in the right area would be hardest part, lodging and meals, you can handle yourself, it is pretty easy DIY hunt.

So, your not an Outfitter.  How does this work then. You buy up a bunch of leases at the beginning of the season and then more or less resell them at a bit higher cost? 

[DWBMontana]

Wrong. It is not a profit making adventure, you can ask my wife. I do not bow hunt, thus I lease the bow hunting rights , I would like to find 1 group who would share the lease with me that just wanted bow rights for the whole season, but that is hard to do , so, I sublease by the week, making it a bit more affordable for those interested. I guarantee you I make no money off of any of this. I am guessing you would be surprised how expensive leases are here in Montana when it comes to premium ranches, outfitters pay big bucks, that is why elk hunts alone in the area I have leased go for $6500 or more, I realize that includes lodging and meals usually and field care, that's quite a bit of money, besides, some hunters enjoy having their own land to hunt where they are not concerned about competition from other hunters or someone looking over their back. Also, I do not have a "bunch" of leases, I have had one for 7 years near Big Timber and have arranged a second lease near White Sulphur Springs, with that lease came a couple neighbors who were willing to lease to me also.

[HD]

Are the bow tags for Elk lottery to then?

[DWBMontana]

I will let you do your due diligence, Montana FWP has a website, like every other state, that explains everything.

[HD]

Thanks, I'll take a look.

[DWBMontana]

Lease is full