I am looking to hunt Montana for the final two weeks of November 2016. The timeline is fixed and cannot be moved, which does pose some challenges.
I'll be hunting solo (almost certainly), have a 4 x 4 (Nissan Xterra), am very fit with a lot of backcountry experience (climbing, skiing, backpacking, etc.). I would like a "wilderness" setting if possible, but will settle for not having an orange vest behind every tree. I have no specific trophy expectations, but would prefer a reasonable chance to harvest an average mature animal. I'm willing to work very hard and backpack in if needed - I have full winter gear.
The two options I have been researching are hunting elk in the western part of the state and hunting mule deer in the eastern part of the state. Whitetail deer could be in the mix, but I can hunt them at home.
I have invested a tonne of time researching - I would like to hear from Montana residents (or hunters who have been to Montana many times).
In my shoes, what would you do?
Feel free to PM me if you prefer.
Last edited by micro240; 11/17/15.
