Archery and rifle hunts in central montana
We offer premium guided hunts in the Big Belt Mountains of Central Montana.
Our goal is to provide enjoyable, top quality hunting trips for Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer and Antelope.
All hunts are fair chase only.
About Us
Avalanche Basin Outfitters is located in the Big Belt Mountain Range of central Montana, hunting district 446. The hunting area lies 23 miles northwest of White Sulphur Springs and consists of 46,000 acres of beautiful, mountainous, private ranchlands. Hunters have averaged 70% success on five and six point bull elk and 60% success on four and five point mule and whitetail deer over the last 38 years. The antelope we are harvesting average 14" in horn length.
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Rifle Hunts
In the 2020 season, 21 elk hunters collected 16 bulls for a 76% success rate. 2 seven points, 9 six points, 3 five points, 1 four point and 1 three point were taken. 3 mule deer bucks and 7 whitetail bucks were also taken. They included 1 seven point, 3 six points, 1 five point, 3 four points and 2 three points (western count). 3 bull elk, 1 mule deer and 7 whitetails were shot at and missed this season. Our rifle hunters also passed up shots at 12 bull elk, 17 mule deer bucks and 40 whitetail bucks. Hunters averaged seeing a minimum of 125 elk per week/per person, including 8 to 12 bulls.
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Archery Hunts
During the 2020 season, 10 archery hunters collected 8 bulls and 1 cow elk. The bulls consisted of 7 six points and 1 five point. Shots were taken at 4 more bulls, 2 mule deer bucks and 2 whitetail bucks without success. Shots were passed up on 7 five and six point bulls and 5 whitetail bucks 40 yards and under. An average day consisted of glassing 35 to 50 head of elk, including 5 to 12 bulls. During a full week of hunting, each hunter glassed in upwards of 200 elk, including 25 five, six and seven point bulls. 12 of the bulls seen will score between 310 and 370 P&Y points.
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Contact Us
To book your hunt contact:
Doug & Zita Caltrider
Avalanche Basin Outfitters
PO Box 17
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
(406) 547-3962
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Our camp offers enjoyment, relaxation, modern facilities, good cooking, professional services, references, magnificent scenery and great hunting.
We are currently booking the 2021 - 2022 seasons.
Please give us a call to ask about the dates that interest you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Doug and Zita Caltrider
Avalanche Basin Outfitters
P.O. Box 17 • White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645 • (406) 547-3962