MT Elk Unit 216
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 4,808 ft of vertical relief.
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MT 216 – Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 216 spans nearly 190,000 acres across southwestern Montana with substantial elevation relief (3,853–8,661 ft), supporting diverse habitat from lower-elevation forest to high-country ridge systems. The unit is 93% public land—an exceptional advantage for nonresident DIY hunters. Access is straightforward; the high public-land percentage eliminates reliance on private-land permissions or outfitter support for most hunters. Terrain transitions from productive mid-elevation timber and parkland to alpine basins and ridges at upper elevations. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping MT 216 hold a strong historical trophy record, with record-book entries clustered in..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
B-Tag 00
216-00Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
B-Tag 03
210-03Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59 | 1 | 1.7% | |
| 2024 | 404 | 48 | 11.9% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 37 | — | |
| 2022 | 53 | 11 | 20.8% | |
| 2022 | 447 | 47 | 10.5% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 03 | Aug 15, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 03 | Nov 30, 2026 — Jan 8, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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