MT Elk Unit 281
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 01 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 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 or Antlerless Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 01 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# MT 281 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Hunting Conditions MT 281 spans rugged southwestern Montana terrain from mid-elevation to nearly 9,400 feet, with 81% public land access—excellent for DIY hunters. The broad elevation range and strong public acreage support multiple weapon seasons from September archery through December muzzleloader hunts. ## Herd Quality No current wildlife survey (bull:cow ratio) data is available for this unit. Harvest success rates have been modest: residents averaged...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | 88 | 8 | 9.1% | |
| 2022 | 909 | 93 | 10.2% | |