Stalk Hunting Guide

14/08/2025

Here's an opportunity you don't see often. Enter to win a guided bull elk hunt in Paradise Valley. Proceeds support Gallatin Valley Land Trust's conservation efforts in Gallatin, Park, and Madison counties—helping protect farmland, open spaces, and wildlife habitat.

Enter to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience—a fully-guided bull elk hunt on the historic Paradise Valley Ranch.

07/08/2025

Antelope drawing results are in! If you drew a tag but are unsure of what to expect, be sure to check out "Speed Demons" on page 58 of Stalk Hunting Guide.

Even if you're already a pronghorn pro, it's still a great way to refresh your mind and get psyched for the hunts to come. Find it at https://tinyurl.com/mupekjud

01/08/2025

One of the major fundamentals of hunting is executing the stalk—hence the name of this publication. But before you can sneak up on an animal, you need to know what its tracks look like. Here are a few essentials to keep in mind when sizing up a set of prints: https://tinyurl.com/p8sk6djf

25/07/2025

For all the highly sought-after game species of southwest Montana, there are nearly as many that provide ample excitement with less hunting pressure or competition. From small, furry critters to apex predators and lesser-known birds, they roam the same hills and fly the same skies—but are often overlooked.

Here are a handful of the lesser known, but equally worthy species in the state: https://tinyurl.com/3cfvnsaf

10/07/2025

Have a favorite hunting, outdoor, or wildlife photo you'd like to share? There's still time to enter Big Sky Country State Fair's photo competition. Submit your best photo by Monday, July 14, for a chance to win some great prizes and inclusion in the fall issue of Outside Bozeman magazine.

Photographers of all levels are welcome. For more information about contest guidelines visit: https://406statefair.com/competitive/

09/07/2025

As we all know, a good spot is paramount to the success of any hunt. This summer, get ahead of the eight-ball and start planning. If you're looking to hunt private land, now is the time to start asking for permission from landowners.

If you don't know where to start, check out "Be a Good Neighbor" from Stalk 2024, and learn about how to respectfully ask to hunt on the ranchlands.

Stalk Hunting Guide - 2024

25/06/2025

Update: Don't be fooled. While the original plan to sell millions of acres of land has been blocked, the proposal is being re-written to try again, and our public lands are still very much at stake.

Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Flood the Lines Day today: call, email, and stop this thing in its tracks.

For more information visit: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action #/487

13/06/2025

Great news (maybe)! The drawing results for deer & elk B, antelope 900, sandhill crane, and swan are complete. Log into MyFWP to see if you're one of the lucky few who drew this year.

Regardless of what tags you've drawn for this season, be sure to read up and plan your next hunt with Stalk Hunting Guide, and keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming edition this August.

Check your drawing results here: https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/login/login.jsp

13/06/2025

Access alert! The rancher leasing the state land near Logan wants it closed to all public access, which would include hunting, permanently.

While we sympathize with the lessee, who's had to deal with the abuses of an increasingly inconsiderate citizenry, closing it down entirely is not the answer. A simple ban on recreational shooting will do (which, incidentally, will be partially lifted if and when FWP builds a shooting range on the north side). That way we can still hike around the south side, with no risk to the lessee's livestock.

Public comments are accepted until 6/18; send your objections to [email protected].

https://dnrc.mt.gov/News/public-notices

15/05/2025

Half a million acres of YOUR public land and hunting access are on the chopping block – unless we make our elected officials reconsider. Use the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Action Center or call the Capitol at (202) 224-3121.

Private industry can bribe our legislators, but only we can elect them – and refuse to re-elect them. Make your voice heard, and tell your friends to do the same.

More information here: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/