Montana — Elk
MT Elk Unit 280
Total Acres
194,503
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
78%
Elevation
4,196–9,399 ft
Terrain Difficulty
Steepness
22° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
34° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±10° variability
Vertical Relief
5,203 ft relief
Altitude
9,399 ft max
Remoteness
78% wilderness
Extreme terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 5,203 ft of vertical relief.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 10 | 32.3% | |
| 2024 | 181 | 33 | 18.2% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 18 | — | |
| 2022 | 40 | 6 | 15.0% | |
| 2022 | 156 | 27 | 17.3% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull Elk | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 25, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless Elk | Sep 26, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Record-Book Entries
24
Avg Score
381.3
Top Score
412.1
Recent (5yr)
3
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