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—Over 35 Years of Big Game Hunting Experience

Your Adventure Awaits!

If you are passionate about fair chase big game hunting and have dreamed about a Western hunting experience, then XV Adventures should be on your radar. XV Adventures is a fully licensed & insured Montana outfitter located in the Shields River Valley near the small town of Wilsall, Montana. As a family outfitting business, we pride ourselves on being able to provide a high-quality experience that is both memorable and has ample opportunities to successfully harvest a mature animal.

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Hunting Schedule & Rates

Prices include pick-up/delivery to lodging from the Bozeman airport, meals during the hunt days and accommodations. License costs are included in our hunts as we generally apply for the hunt as a group.

License costs are beyond our control and subject to change yearly.
We require a non-refundable fee of 50 percent of the cost of the hunt prior to application and the balance at the end of your hunt.
We begin to process applications in March of each year. Prior year hunters have precedence before new applicants are accepted.

OPTION 1: Preferred group size two (2) hunters

$8,800

*Price includes license cost of $1,808 for two hunters)

OPTION 2: Maximum group size three (3) hunters

$11,500

*Price includes license cost of $2,712 for three hunters

Group Archery or Rifle Whitetail Deer Hunt – 5 days: includes lodging, transportation, guide, licenses and any preference or bonus points.

Gratuities are not included in the above rates but are greatly appreciated.

Available Hunting Sessions:

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November 13 - 17, 2024
(Arrival and departure the day before and after)
November 20 – 24, 2024
(Arrival and departure the day before and after)

*Call us to see if we can provide customized options

—Your Adventure Awaits!

HUNT OFFERINGS:

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Our whitetail hunts are 5 full days of hunting. Hunts are from elevated ladder stands all of which have safety ropes for the hunter to attach their harness. During the rifle season some hunts may offer spot and stalk opportunities or rattling for a mature buck as well. Hunters are strongly encouraged to be selective in their buck harvest. As such, we try to maintain a healthy proportion of mature bucks greater than the 120-inch class and secondly, your best opportunity to harvest a more mature old buck necessitates some degree of patience and selective evaluation. Our hunts offer many temptations and yes hunting is more than just about antlers, but we want you to harvest something of which you are very proud. In the end, what you harvest is your choice and we do not charge a fee for bucks of a lesser maturity.

Evaluating Buck Maturity

In the heat of the moment, it can be difficult to judge a buck’s maturity when you might only have a few seconds to look. A good rule of thumb to abide by is looking for a buck with an antler spread to the tips of its ears, which along with decent mass and good tine length should put the buck at least 120" or better. This may help you in the field when considering whether buck is a worthy shooter and the minimum caliber of buck, we encourage our hunters to harvest. As spread widens beyond the ear tips, tines lengthen, and bulkier body mass becomes more expansive, you are beginning to see the characteristics of a very mature buck in the 4.5 year to 5.5 year old category. In addition, fully mature whitetail bucks in our area, often appear more fully muscled with broad thick shoulders and have a sagging back and belly.

WHAT TO BE PREPARED FOR:

Changing Weather Conditions

By October/November this region of Montana can be in full Indian summer mode, or we can be experiencing full blown winter. Normal (if there is such a thing) would range somewhere between high temperatures in the 50’s - 60’s and lows between 20’s – 30’s. Often “normal” can be nothing more than the average of the two extremes, so it pays to be prepared for either. Once into November the likelihood of snow on the ground increases with each passing day. Significant snowfall can make walking more difficult, so it is advised to take this into consideration when preparing for your hunt. Wind can likewise be a factor, so choosing appropriate clothing is advised.

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