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MontanaElk

MT Elk Unit 270

Total Acres
261,887
Public Land
96%
Wilderness
16%
Elevation
3,967–9,348 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
19° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
31° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±9° variability
Vertical Relief
5,381 ft relief
Altitude
9,348 ft max
Remoteness
16% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 5,381 ft of vertical relief.

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I cannot write a meaningful tactical analysis for MT 270 without elevation, public land %, or wildlife survey data. The structured context provided contains only application fees and deadlines—not terrain, access, herd composition, or trophy history. To properly characterize this unit, I would need: - Elevation range (critical for understanding habitat and hunter access) - Public land percentage (determines accessibility) - Wildlife survey data or harvest records (to assess herd quality) - Trophy records (if available) Please supply the unit's terrain and access details so I can provide a useful analysis of hunt character and suitability.

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Historical data (2023–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

2024resident

Permit 45

Applicants
3,222
Tags issued
2024nonresident

Permit 45

Applicants
544
Tags issued
2024resident

B-Tag 01

Applicants
649
Tags issued
300
2024nonresident

B-Tag 01

Applicants
87
Tags issued
30
2024resident

B-Tag 02

Applicants
1,797
Tags issued
500
2024nonresident

B-Tag 02

Applicants
160
Tags issued
50
2023resident

Permit 45

Applicants
3,284
Tags issued
99,999
2023nonresident

Permit 45

Applicants
574
Tags issued
99,999
2023resident

B-Tag 01

Applicants
579
Tags issued
200
2023nonresident

B-Tag 01

Applicants
68
Tags issued
20
2023resident

B-Tag 02

Applicants
1,720
Tags issued
500
2023nonresident

B-Tag 02

Applicants
175
Tags issued
50

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202458313222.6%
20242,73753019.4%
20230113
20230312
202258813823.5%
20222,28849521.6%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 01Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Archery — B-Tag 02Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Archery — General Archery — Antlerless ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Archery — Permit 45Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — Permit 45Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlerless ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 02Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female
2026Rifle — Permit 45Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026male
2026Rifle — B-Tag 02Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female
2026Rifle — B-Tag 01Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
4
Avg Score
376.5
Top Score
389.5
Recent (5yr)
0

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