MT Elk Unit 202
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 5,135 ft of vertical relief.
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MT 202 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 202 spans nearly 615,000 acres across southwestern Montana with exceptional public-land access—96.2% of the unit is open to hunting. Elevation ranges from 2,613 to 7,748 feet, giving hunters low-country and high-elevation options across a substantial landscape. This combination of size, public ownership, and elevation diversity makes the unit logistically accessible for independent hunters willing to cover ground. Hunt Character This is a general elk hunt suited to hunters with solid navigation skills and physical conditioning. The high public-land percentage supports DIY scouting and self-guided hunts. Terrain varies from..
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B-Tag 00
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | 5 | 8.1% | |
| 2024 | 1,073 | 85 | 7.9% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 58 | — | |
| 2022 | 66 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022 | 1,028 | 59 | 5.7% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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