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Rifle · Fair Chase · 7 Nights

High Country Muley

Odocoileus hemionus · alpine archery & rifle

4.94 · 50 hunts Crazy Mountains, Montana Fair Chase · 7 Nights

The High Country Muley done right.

A hand-built 7-day rifle hunt for mule deer, four generations of Montana outfitting behind every tag.

You'll hunt out of a wall-tent spike camp set deep in the wilderness, up before light, ambushing benches above the timberline the way it's meant to be done. One guide stays with you the whole hunt. We won't promise a kill — no honest outfitter can — but we will promise hard, fair effort and the best ground we have.

High Pack Camp
Wall-tent spike camp with a cook and wood stove — all of it included.
1-on-1 Guiding
A single hunter to each master guide, every day in the field.
Trophy Class
Mature bucks, 180–200 B&C on average over the last three seasons.
Fair Chase
Ambushing benches above the timberline, on foot, no fences — ever.
Only 9 tags this season
Oct 24 – Nov 29, 2026 · 82% reserved
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The Quarry
High Country Muley Odocoileus hemionus
Common Name Mule Deer
Scientific Name Odocoileus hemionus 1
Avg. Weight (Buck) 210 lb
Shoulder Height 3.5 ft at the shoulder
Antler Spread 24–32 in
Trophy Score 160–180 B&C
The Rut Mid-November
Conservation Least Concern
Season Dates
Archery Rut
Heavy bucks abandon their caution and chase does through the high benches in November.
Sep 5 – Sep 27
Early Rifle
Tail of the rut, first snow on the peaks.
Sep 28 – Oct 18
General Rifle
Migrating herds, big-country glassing.
Oct 24 – Nov 29
Late Season
Closed — herd recovery & winter range.
Dec – Aug · Closed
Weather & Region
Elevation
3,700–8,700 ft
Valley floor to peaks
September Highs
61–71°F
Crisp, bright days
Overnight Lows
24–36°F
Frost & first snow
Terrain
Alpine & Shale
Vertical and unforgiving
Daylight
12.2 hrs
Glass dawn & dusk
Private Ground
48,000 ac
Deeded & leased, no crowds
Day By Day
Day 1
Trailhead & Pack-In
Meet at the trailhead, sight-in, and ride horseback into wall-tent spike camp. Settle in, glass the evening country, and listen for a buck grunting through the sage.
Day 2
First Light
A full day in the field with your guide — ambushing benches above the timberline, covering country and learning where the bucks are moving.
Days 2–6
The Hunt
First light to last, on foot with your guide — ambushing benches above the timberline and closing the distance. Hot lunches packed in, a fire waiting at dark.
Day 7
Final Hunt & Pack-Out
Hunt the final morning hard, then break camp and head out. Field-dressing, caping and trophy care are all handled by our crew before you leave.
What's Included
7 nights, 1-on-1 master guide
Wall-tent spike camp & all meals
Pre-hunt rifle sight-in session
Field dressing, caping & trophy care
Game retrieval & meat to the cooler
Licensing guidance & tag application help
Tags & license fees (state)
Rifle, ammo & personal gear
Travel, lodging before & after the hunt
From The Field
High Country Muley — hunt (gallery)
High Country Muley — hunt (gallery)
High Country Muley — hunt (gallery)
Before You Book

For most mule deer hunts here you'll need a Montana nonresident license and the right buck tag (Draw or Leftover for this unit, HD 580). We walk you through the entire draw and application process and tell you exactly what to apply for and when, so you're never guessing and never out of compliance in the field.

This is a backcountry hunt at altitude — expect several miles a day on steep, uneven ground between 3,700 and 8,700 feet. You don't need to be an athlete, but you should be comfortable hiking with a daypack. Tell us honestly where you're at and we'll set a pace that fits.

Across the last three seasons our hunters have had a shot opportunity on a mature buck 91% of the time. We won't promise a kill — no honest outfitter will — but we will promise hard, fair effort on the best ground we have in the Crazy Mountains.

Yes. We welcome non-hunting companions in camp at a reduced rate, including meals and lodging. Just let us know when you book so we can plan stock, bunks and meals accordingly.

Plans change and weather turns. Reach us with reasonable notice and we'll work with you to reschedule or refund. We'll always tell you straight what your options are before anything is locked in.

Come hunt it right.

9 tags, one outfitter, the best country we own. Book early.

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