MT Elk Unit 291

MT 291 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 291 spans over 206,000 acres across substantial elevation (3,996–7,506 ft), ranging from lower-country forest to high alpine. With only 32% public land, this unit is predominantly private property — successful hunting requires either landowner access, outfitter partnerships, or concentrated effort on public parcels. The elevation spread supports diverse elk habitat from timbered mid-slopes to high-country basins, but the low public-land percentage means limited room to roam freely without trespassing. Hunters must scout and identify huntable public land thoroughly before the season. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping MT 291 hold..