Frequently Asked Questions

We require a .30 caliber minimum.  7 mm magnum, .300 win-mag, 45-70, or .338 mag are all good options to effectively harvest a bison. 

 We do not foresee a good outcome by trying to utilize a bow & arrow as a bison hide is much thicker and they are much larger in size than a deer or elk.  We do not allow archery hunts.  

Our hunting season is November and December.  The bison hides are in good shape and the weather hopefully will stay cooperative.  There is always a chance of having severe winter storms.  This is Montana after all.  Mud may also be a challenge if we get rainy weather.

We are required to fill out a bison hauling permit so you can take your bison to a processing facility or home.  Law-Free bison will fill that out and provide it to you at no extra cost.  No other tags, licenses, or hunter's education is required.

Pickup or large SUV is our recommendation.  Four-wheel drive with good ground clearance is a must.  Most out-of-staters either bring a personal vehicle if they have four-wheel drive or rent one if necessary.  It is a possibility to fly into Rapid City, SD or Billings, MT and rent such a vehicle if preferred.  However, transportation of this large animal home is something that needs to be considered.

At this time, we do not have accommodations available.  Please see Hunter Resources tab for local accommodations in Ekalaka, MT.  It is best to book early as our hotels book quickly in the year for the November hunting season.

Not at this time.  We are currently only offering bison hunts.  This may be a future endeavor though.