As mentioned already - logistics that far up north are a bear. If you can find a way to get your meat frozen, 'fish boxes' are pretty common and easy to fly with. The antlers are another story..
Definitely highly recommending the previous comment on bringing a physical compass. I got turned...
Sorry for any confusion. They very well might have, I'm providing it more as a frame of reference for timing of results to begin to roll in. It was 2pm ET when I used the backdoor, probably 5:30p ET when the successful result was actually posted on my account. This was April 15th of last year...
If you would practice with your muzzleloader the same amount that you practice with your bow (which includes routine maintenance and care!) then you won't have any issues.
Also - most guys aren't shooting beyond 50-60 yards with their bows. Muzzleloaders are effective to easily 100 yards, maybe...
Yep - you're right. Went back and looked: the last time Sept 1st fell on a Sunday (like it will in 2024) was in 2019, where the season dates were 9/7 and 10/26.
Does Montana produce their upcoming season dates any further than a couple months in advance (like CO posting season dates for 6 years)? I'm unable to find anything for 2024, but with the past four years looking like:
Year | Archery Opener | Rifle Opener
2020 | 9/5 | 10/24
2021 | 9/4 | 10/23...