MT Elk Unit 217
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MT 217 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 217 spans nearly 91,000 acres across a steep elevation gradient from 3,945 to 8,140 feet. Just under 31% of the unit is public land—a meaningful constraint for a Montana elk hunt. Lower elevations offer sagebrush and grassland access; higher terrain provides alpine and subalpine habitat. Hunters planning to focus on public ground will need to scout carefully and be prepared for competitive access during peak periods. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping this unit hold a strong historical record of trophy-class elk. Earlier decades (pre-2000) produced consistent entries with exceptional..
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B-Tag 01
217-01Bonus 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 02
217-02Bonus 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.
Permit 10
217-10Bonus 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.
Permit 11
217-11Bonus 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 | 48 | 13 | 27.1% | |
| 2024 | 496 | 80 | 16.1% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 14 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 73 | — | |
| 2022 | 74 | 40 | 54.0% | |
| 2022 | 370 | 69 | 18.6% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 10 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 11 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 01 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Antlerless Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 02 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 02 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 11 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 10 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 11 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 01 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 02 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless Elk | Oct 19, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 10 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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