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Western Timberline Outfitters operates from Wild Horse Plains, Montana (85 miles northwest of Missoula) with access to prime hunting territory in the Cabinet Mountains and Eastern Montana near Mile City. They run guided hunts on private ranches across multiple game zones.

Cabinet Mountains Territory (Northwest) Lowly elevation hunts (3,500–6,500 feet) with moderately steep terrain in timbered areas and scattered meadows. The on-site two-room hunters cabin and lodge serve as your base for bear and bighorn sheep hunts.

Eastern Montana Territory (Near Mile City) Rolling breaks, coulees, sage brush, and juniper around 4,000 feet elevation. More open terrain for mule deer, whitetail, and antelope hunts. Hunters stay in comfortable ranch cabins or nearby hotels with full facilities.

Species	Method	Season	Duration
Mule Deer	Rifle/Archery	Fall	5 days
Whitetail	Rifle/Archery	Fall	5 days
Elk	Rifle/Archery	Sept–Nov	6 days
Antelope	Rifle/Archery	Fall	3–4 days
Bear	Rifle/Archery	Spring/Fall	5 days
Mountain Lion	Rifle/Archery	Fall	6 days

South Ranch featured on Joe Thomas's "Reel in the Outdoors" and Extreme Outer Limits. Known for consistent trophy opportunities across multiple species.

•Included in most hunts: Experienced guides, meals, and accommodations (varies by location—full lodging on South Ranch, lunches only on North Ranch).

•Not included: Montana hunting licenses ($205–$1,023 depending on species and method), meat processing, and gratuity.

•Observer option: $300–$500 per day if you want to bring someone along without hunting.

5-day trophy mule deer hunts range $6,450–$8,950 depending on rifle/archery and location. Whitetail runs $7,450–$8,950. Elk hunts are 6 days at $13,500–$16,500. You can add antelope or cow elk to most hunts for $1,000 extra.

•Contact: (406) 250-0182 for reservations. License #5259.