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MTMooseUnit 340July 2026

Montana Unit 340 Moose Hunting Guide

Montana Unit 340 sits among the state's limited-entry moose units, covering 546,720 acres and offering one of the most sought-after big game tags in the Rocky Mountain West. For hunters chasing a Montana moose permit, Unit 340 represents a rare opportunity — one that requires patience in the draw system but has historically delivered strong results for the small number of hunters who do draw a tag. This article breaks down what the available harvest data, application requirements, and terrain themes tell us about hunting moose in Unit 340.

Moose hunting in Montana is fundamentally different from hunting more abundant species like elk or deer. Tags are scarce, seasons run long, and most hunters will spend years — sometimes decades — applying before ever drawing a permit. Unit 340 fits this mold precisely. What follows is an honest look at the unit's recent harvest performance, the realities of applying, and what hunters should expect if their name comes up in the draw.

Harvest Success Rates

The harvest data available for Unit 340 covers four recent seasons and paints a picture of a small-quota hunt with generally strong outcomes for the hunters who draw:

  • 2024: 6 hunters, 6 harvested — 100% success
  • 2023: 6 hunters, 5 harvested — 83% success
  • 2022: 6 hunters, 3 harvested — 50% success
  • 2021: 6 hunters, 6 harvested — 100% success

Across these four years, the hunter count has held steady at six per season, reflecting an extremely limited quota — a hallmark of Montana moose management statewide. Success rates have fluctuated from a low of 50% in 2022 to perfect 100% marks in both 2021 and 2024, with 2023 landing at 83%. Averaged across the four seasons, roughly four out of every five hunters who drew a Unit 340 moose tag in this window went home with an animal.

That said, hunters should read these numbers with the appropriate caution that comes with small sample sizes. With only six hunters afield in any given year, a single missed opportunity or unfilled tag swings the success percentage dramatically — as seen in the drop to 50% in 2022. The broader takeaway is that Unit 340 has produced consistently good-to-excellent success rates over the four most recent years on record, but hunters shouldn't expect a guaranteed harvest simply because the historical trend is favorable. Six data points a year is not a large enough sample to eliminate variance, and conditions (weather, moose distribution, hunter effort) can shift outcomes year to year.

HuntPilot Analysis: Is Unit 340 Worth Applying For?

For hunters weighing whether to add Unit 340 to their Montana moose application strategy, the honest answer is: yes, if hunters go in with realistic expectations about the draw and a long-term outlook.

The case for applying:

  • Strong recent success rates. Two of the last four years posted 100% success, and the four-year average sits well above what many limited-entry big game hunts produce nationally. When hunters do draw, the data suggests they have a good chance of tagging an animal.
  • Long season windows. Forum discussion among Montana moose hunters consistently notes that moose seasons in the state run long — spanning multiple months in the fall — giving hunters ample time afield to locate and pursue an animal once they have a tag in hand. This extended season length is a meaningful advantage relative to short-window hunts elsewhere.
  • A once-in-a-lifetime-caliber tag. Montana moose permits are managed conservatively, and Unit 340's steady quota of six tags per year reflects that conservative approach to sustaining the herd.

The case for tempering expectations:

  • Trophy data is not available for this unit. There is no record-book entry data provided for Unit 340 in the structured data available, so no qualitative trophy assessment can be made. Hunters chasing a specific trophy-class bull should not assume Unit 340 is a "trophy unit" based on anecdotal forum chatter — none of that speculation is backed by verifiable records here.
  • Public land percentage is not available. Without a confirmed public land figure for Unit 340, hunters should not assume unlimited DIY access. It's worth investigating actual land ownership patterns within the unit before finalizing hunt logistics, since access constraints can materially affect a hunt plan even with a tag in hand.
  • The draw itself is the real bottleneck. As is true throughout Montana's moose program, this is not a hunt hunters can count on drawing regularly. Forum accounts from longtime Montana applicants describe waiting close to two decades or more for a single moose tag, and giving up entirely after 20 years without success. That reality applies across Montana moose units generally, and Unit 340 is no exception — it operates within the same statewide limited-quota framework.

Given the consistent quota of six tags and the favorable multi-year success trend, Unit 340 is a reasonable unit to include in a long-term Montana moose application strategy. It should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint — hunters serious about pursuing moose in this unit need to commit to applying annually and treat any given year's application as a long-shot investment rather than an expectation.

Access & Terrain

Specific public land percentage and elevation figures for Unit 340 are not available in the current dataset, so hunters should not assume any particular land ownership breakdown without independently verifying access before the season. What can be said with confidence is the unit's overall size — at 546,720 acres, Unit 340 is a large management area, giving permit holders considerable ground to cover once they draw.

Broader forum discussion around Montana moose hunting points to long, multi-month seasons that give hunters time to scout, adjust to weather, and work through large blocks of habitat without being rushed by a short application window. This extended timeframe is a meaningful operational advantage for moose hunters, who often need multiple outings across varied terrain and weather conditions to locate a bull or cow, depending on the permit type drawn.

Because wilderness acreage is not listed for Unit 340 in the available data, hunters should not plan around wilderness-specific access rules. If wilderness travel becomes part of a hunt plan, hunters should verify current land designations directly through the state wildlife agency before finalizing logistics.

How to Apply

Montana moose tags are allocated through an annual limited draw, and the application windows and fees for the 2026 season are as follows:

Resident applicants (2026):

  • Application fee: $10
  • Tag fee: $125
  • License fee (required to apply): $8.00
  • Point fee: $10
  • Application opens: March 1, 2026
  • Application deadline: May 1, 2026
  • Draw results: May 15, 2026

Nonresident applicants (2026):

  • Application fee: $50
  • Tag fee: $1,250
  • License fee (required to apply): $65.00
  • Point fee: $50
  • Application opens: March 1, 2026
  • Application deadline: May 1, 2026
  • Draw results: May 15, 2026

Both resident and nonresident hunters must hold the qualifying license listed above before they're eligible to submit a moose application — this is a separate cost from the application fee itself and is easy to overlook when budgeting for the draw. Nonresident hunters in particular should note the significant jump in tag fee ($1,250) compared to residents ($125), on top of a considerably higher license fee.

Montana's moose draw is a true preference-based system, and hunters serious about Unit 340 should plan on applying annually, understanding that each unsuccessful year builds toward future draw priority. For up-to-date draw odds specific to Unit 340 and current point requirements, visit HuntPilot's Montana state page at /states/mt, where draw statistics are tracked and updated annually.

Dates and fees are subject to change. Always verify current application details at the state wildlife agency website before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is harvest success like in Montana Unit 340? Recent data shows strong outcomes for hunters who draw a tag: 100% success in 2024, 83% in 2023, 50% in 2022, and 100% in 2021, with a consistent quota of six hunters per year across all four seasons. Averaged out, roughly four out of five hunters who drew a Unit 340 moose permit in this window successfully harvested an animal, though the small annual sample means results can swing significantly year to year.

Is Unit 340 worth applying for as a Montana moose hunter? Based on the available data, yes — the unit has posted favorable success rates over the last four recorded seasons, and its consistent quota of six tags per year offers a stable, if extremely limited, opportunity. However, hunters should treat the draw itself as the primary challenge rather than the hunt once a tag is secured, since Montana moose permits statewide are notoriously difficult to draw and often require many years of applications before success.

How big are the moose in Montana Unit 340? Trophy record data is not available for Unit 340 in the current dataset, so no qualitative trophy assessment can be made. Hunters interested in trophy potential should treat any anecdotal claims about "trophy units" with skepticism until verified by actual record-book data, and should check HuntPilot's unit page for any updates as new information becomes available.

What is the terrain like in Unit 340? Specific elevation and public land percentage figures are not available for this unit in the current dataset. The unit itself spans 546,720 acres, giving permit holders a large area to hunt, and general discussion among Montana moose hunters points to long seasons that allow time to adapt to terrain and weather across large hunting areas. Hunters should verify specific access and land ownership details directly before finalizing a hunt plan.

How long does it take to draw a moose tag in Montana Unit 340? Draw odds and point requirements change annually and are not detailed in this article — hunters should check HuntPilot's Montana state page (/states/mt) for current draw statistics. Broadly speaking, Montana moose tags across all units are extremely competitive, and applicants should expect to apply for many years, potentially a decade or more, before drawing. This aligns with widely shared experiences among longtime Montana applicants who have waited long periods for moose, sheep, and goat permits alike.

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