Description

Swan Mountain Outfitters is proud to offer a Dual Weapon backcountry hunt in the famed Bob Marshall Wilderness during the elk rut weeks of mid September to early October. This is a very special offering as it is one of the few areas in the country where you can rifle hunt elk during the rut or bugle. Hunters can use both bow or rifle depending upon which side of the wilderness boundary line they are hunting. The area around our Upper camp is designated for bow only during this early season. Our elk hunts are done off of horseback on public land, and we have purposely designed them to be unlike the majority of the offerings out there. These hunts fill quickly so inquire today!

Gear & Equipment

Here is the list of items you are definitely going to need:

• Bow
• Rifle

Pricing Details

• 2026 Adult Price: $7000
• 2026 Son or Daughter Price (25 years or younger): $3500

Deposit: $1000

Terms & Conditions

A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per hunter is required upon reserving.  A secondary non-refundable deposit of $2,000 is due in March.  The remaining balance is due June 1st. 

Camp/Accommodations

Wall tents, with wood stove, cot with mattress. Camp cook on site to prepare all meals. 14 mile horseback ride to reach camp on Day One.

Physical Requirements

These are physically demanding hunts on horseback. First and last days are spent riding in and out of camp, leaving 5 actual days of hunting.

Permit & Tag Application Process

Tags go to a draw on April 1st each year. We submit license applications on behalf of our booked hunters. Preference point purchase will greatly increase odds of drawing a tag.

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