MT Elk Unit 270
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# MT 270 Tactical Analysis ## CRITICAL ALERT: Population Concern This unit is experiencing documented bighorn sheep die-offs (most recently in the Elkhorn Mountains near Helena). Respiratory disease has caused periodic population crashes in nearby herds (Highland Mountains 1995, Tendoy Mountains 1993). **Verify current herd status with Montana FWP before committing to a hunt** — die-offs can close seasons or severely limit tag allocation. ## Draw Difficulty & Access **Residents:** B-Tag 01 (likely premium hunt) requires preference points; 82% draw at 3pts, 100% at 4pts. B-Tag 02 is more accessible: 48% at 3pts, 89% at 5pts. Permit 45 shows 0...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Permit 45 | resident | 3,137 | — | — |
| 2025 | Permit 45 | nonresident | 556 | — | — |
| 2025 | B-Tag 01 | resident | 596 | 300 | 50.3% |
| 2025 | B-Tag 01 | nonresident | 71 | 30 | 42.3% |
| 2025 | B-Tag 02 | resident | 2,019 | 500 | 24.8% |
| 2025 | B-Tag 02 | nonresident | 231 | 50 | 21.6% |
| 2024 | Permit 45 | resident | 3,222 | — | — |
| 2024 | Permit 45 | nonresident | 544 | — | — |
| 2024 | B-Tag 01 | resident | 649 | 300 | 46.2% |
| 2024 | B-Tag 01 | nonresident | 87 | 30 | 34.5% |
| 2024 | B-Tag 02 | resident | 1,797 | 500 | 27.8% |
| 2024 | B-Tag 02 | nonresident | 160 | 50 | 31.3% |
| 2023 | B-Tag 01 | resident | 579 | 200 | 34.5% |
| 2023 | B-Tag 01 | nonresident | 68 | 20 | 29.4% |
| 2023 | B-Tag 02 | resident | 1,720 | 500 | 29.1% |
| 2023 | B-Tag 02 | nonresident | 175 | 50 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | Permit 45 | resident | 3,284 | 99,999 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Permit 45 | nonresident | 574 | 99,999 | 100.0% |
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