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Mitchell Outfitting
Floyd Mitchell
P.O. Box 228
Broadus, MT 59317
PH (406)436-2522
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| Hunting Montana's Powder River Breaks Southeastern Montana and the Powder River Breaks are known for the spectacular and abundant populations of wildlife --especially mule deer, white-tail, elk, antelope and turkey populations.
Broadus, MT is the county seat of Powder River County and boasts itself as being the wildlife capital of the world!
View the map below for location or use the links to the left to see your specific interests.
 Deer Hunting in the Powder River Breaks Our hunts for both mule and whitetail deer and elk take place on private ranches that encompass more than 100 sq. miles in and around Powder River County in Southeastern Montana. The hunting terrain is made up of steep, shale ridges with cedar and pine canyons. We also hunt on rolling hills and plains with more open canyons and draws. Early season hunts can be combination hunts or you may prefer to hunt just for trophy deer during the rut in November.  We book up to 4-5 hunters for a five day hunt. You are welcome to apply for the antelope license as well and should you draw, there will be no increase in the price of the hunt.
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Archery Mule Deer, Whitetail, Elk and Antelope Mitchell Outfitting offers archery combo hunts for either mule deer and antelope or whitetail and antelope during the month of September. We are now also offering archery elk for the first time during 2007. The miles of prime river bottoms offer the opportunity to take whitetail or mule deer from the same stands or blinds. This past year we had 98% shooting opportunities with Pope and Young deer and antelope taken. Our success rate in 2006 and 2007 was 100% on archery antelope.
 Opening day for archery antelope season has been moved to August 15th. Hunts will
be conducted from the water hole blinds. In 2007 we were 100% successful on our archery antelope and that makes two years in a row we have achieved 100%. Seventy five percent of the bucks taken were Pope & Young candidates. This is a very game rich area with plenty of action possible. Our archery deer hunts start the first part of September. The hunts are conducted from ladder stands, water hole blinds and natural brush blinds set up along trails coming from alfalfa fields to bedding areas. If you have your own safety harness, you are welcome to bring it. We do have some available. You may see whitetail or mule deer from the same stand. Your license is good for either one. You may add antelope to make it a combo hunt. We concentrate on the deer early mornings and evenings and focus on antelope midday at the water holds. I try to set up the stands 20-35 yards from existing trails or water. See pricing for all archery hunts below.
Archery Water Hole Antelope (6 days)For our archery antelope hunts we have 12-15 blinds at waterholes and fence crossings. These are set up 25-30 yards from the water. Your shots could be further if the antelope hangs up further out. Bring cool clothing for setting in the blinds. The temperature can be 90-105 degrees. Shorts work well. You will have a lawn chair to sit in. We provide you with a large cooler filled with drinks and food. The days are very long in August and September (15-18 hours). Brings some books to read since you may sepnd many hours waiting for the right buck to come to water. Fixed, bladed broadheads work best for shooting through the mesh on the blind windows. This hunt is not for the faint of heart. You must be a dedicated bow hunter to do this hunt! We had a 100% success rate on water hole hunts in 2006.
Archery Elk (6 days)In 2007 we had four Archery Elk hunters. Two killed bull elk. Mike killed a 340 class bull and also took an antelope. Richard killed a 5x5 bull elk a 4x5 mule deer, and an antelope for a "Montana Slam". We have a coupld guys coming back out so there will be two openings for Archery Elk in 2008. The elk herd along the Powder River has really grown in the last few years. There are many true trophy class bulls.
We conduct these archery hunts during the peak rut weeks and hunt them much like we do our deer - from water hole blinds, brush blinds, or ladder stands set along trails. We also call when possible. During the rut, the cows congregate along the river botoms and alfalfa fields which brings the bulls down from the hills. Bulls from 300-370 can be a real possibility. All Archery Elk hunters may apply for the Rifle Draw. If unsuccessful, they can still archery hunt.
License: Guaranteed - $1,195
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Southeastern Montana Antelope Hunts
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