P.O. Box 5081 Swan Lake, MT 59911 Phone: (406) 886-3900 Email : pat.tabor@swanmountainoutfitters.com InformationRequestForm Hunting in Montana for Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, Bear, Mountain Lion and Goat

Swan Mountain Outfitters is owned and operated by Pat & Joanne Tabor. Pat has been fishing and hunting all over the world for the last 25 years.

During Spring and Summer, we offer guided hunting trips by foot or on horseback in the heart of bear, elk, deer and lion country in the mountains and forested valleys of N.W Montana. Our Montana hunting territories are located near Glacier National Park and adjacent to multiple national and state wilderness areas.

Swan Mountain Outfitters is fortunate to have, access to thousands of acres of the Flathead National Forest. Hunting in western Montana takes place primarily on remote lands owned by the National Forest Service, the State of Montana, and private timber companies. Swan Mountain Outfitters leases an area approx. 15 x 20 miles, and are the only commercial Montana hunting outfitter with permits to hunt deer & elk in this area. While this hunting area in Montana is open to resident hunters, few choose to pack into wilderness, which is accessible only by foot or horseback, giving us a rich stock of wildlife & hunting terrain.

Elk and Combo Hunts: Our hunting areas support a number of elk herds, with trophy elk bulls taken frequently enough on our elk hunts. Our hunting areas also support ample populations of whitetail deer, mule deer and black bear, increasing the chances of success across species. This terrain is more challenging to hunt elk in, no doubt, but we have had good luck in past years and expect that to continue in the future since our elk herds are in better shape today than they have been in thirty years!

Mule Deer Hunts: With an abundance of Mule Deer in this part of Montana, we have high success rates on our mule deer hunts and for those deer hunters patient enough to pass up the numerous smaller bucks that they will see, trophy mule deer have been the rule rather than the exception.

Whitetail Deer Hunts: For hunters interested in whitetail deer hunting, we have some super bucks and Boone and Crocket will confirm that the Flathead National Forest is one of the largest producers of trophy whitetail deer in the country. We have also added a whitetail hunt east of Kalispell with easier terrain and daily access.

Black Bear Hunts: Black bears are plentiful in western Montana and are legal game. We hunt black bears in the spring exclusively and in the fall in combination with our other hunts.

Mountain Lion Hunts: offered in December and are run out of US Forest Service and private timber leased land east of Kalispell. We utilize experience hounds men and dogs to “tree” cats. This is a unique experience and we have great cats. It will be necessary to apply for a special permit in either Hunting District (HD) 102, 103 or 120

Custom and Private Hunts: We also operate mountain goat, moose and other custom hunting and private trips for small groups. Just call us to discuss your needs.

In Pat’s own words: “At Swan Mountain Outfitters, we want our clients to have the time of their life. As we reflect back on the many places we’ve been and trips we’ve experienced, a handful of organizations stand out in our minds as being a cut above the rest. That is our goal for Swan Mountain Outfitters. Come join us on a trip!”

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