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Montana — Elk

MT Elk Unit 204

Total Acres
258,226
Public Land
68%
Wilderness
11%
Elevation
3,144–8,028 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—female
2026Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless ElkSep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—either
2026Archery — B-Tag 01Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless ElkDec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—either
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull ElkDec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—male
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—female
2026Rifle — B-Tag 01Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull ElkOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—male
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless ElkOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless ElkOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
19
Avg Score
383.3
Top Score
429.1
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 204 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 204 spans 3,144–8,028 ft with 68% public land and 11% wilderness, offering mixed access across rolling mid-elevation and alpine terrain. The moderate public land percentage and limited wilderness suggest huntable OTC access without outfitter requirements, though some high-elevation pockets may require more effort. ## Herd Quality Harvest data shows low success rates across the board (7% resident, 14% nonresident in 2024), suggesting either low...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 00resident251100
2023B-Tag 00nonresident410

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202254814.8%
202287310111.6%