Montana has a six week archery season that opens the first or second Saturday in Sept. and closes in mid Oct. Eastern Mt. has long been known for the trophy quality of its whitetail and mule deer. The last few years it has also become known as home to some of the world's largest elk.
Mill Iron camp: All hunts will be conducted with a maximum of two hunters in camp per week. Hunts are conducted from tree stands or groundblinds over waterholes or trails between morning and evening feeding and bedding areas. Hunting techniques also include spotting and stalking along with occasionally bugling or cow calling bull elk. This hunt should be considered primarily for deer (whitetail or mule deer) with an excellent opportunity to take an elk or antelope. When hunting antelope we will use various techniques such as spot and stalk, decoys, or sitting in blinds over waterholes.
2010 Rates (per hunter) 6 days
Deer, Elk, Antelope combo
2 hunters with 1 guide = $3200 -- 1 hunter with 1 guide = $4200
Antelope only (per hunter)4 days
2 or 3 hunters with 1 guide = $1500 -- 1 hunter with 1 guide = $2200
2010 Openings:
Our archery combo hunts are currently booked. We do have openings for
Antelope only.
License Information
The deer and elk combo license (includes one deer "either whitetail or mule deer", one elk, birds and fish) is guaranteed through an outfitter sponsored category. License will cost $1250. The deer only license will cost $995. Application deadline is March 15th. Archery antelope licenses cost $203 with the application deadline being June 1st. All bowhunters must purchase an archery stamp ($8) by providing a copy of an NBEF Bowhunter Education Certificate or any prior year's bowhunting license from another state.
Booking and General Information
- We require a 1/3 deposit when reservations are made. Deposits are nonrefundable. Balance of the price of hunt to be paid 30 days prior to arrival.
- The price of the hunt includes everything except license, transportation to and from camp, any gratuities you feel appropriate and approximately a $60 cost to process your animal if you do not take it with you so the meat may be distributed to needy families.
- Hunters should arrive the afternoon prior to the day their hunt begins and depart the morning after the last day.
- J&J Guide Service provides all necessary services and equipment to insure your success including guide service, meals, lodging and trophy care of animals.
- The only thing you are required to bring is your personal gear, shooting equipment, license and clothing.
