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Montana — Elk

MT Elk Unit 298

Total Acres
97,104
Public Land
42%
Elevation
3,912–6,933 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless ElkSep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—either
2026Archery — B-Tag 01Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless ElkDec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless ElkOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 01Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
9
Avg Score
383.6
Top Score
402.9
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 298 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 298 spans 3,912–6,933 ft elevation across ~97,000 acres with 42% public land. This mid-elevation unit offers mixed terrain suitable for archery through late season. Expect moderate accessibility with adequate public acreage, though competition for prime hunting areas will increase during general seasons. ## Herd Quality & Population Herd survey data is not available for this unit. Recent harvest success rates show considerable year-to-year...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 01resident193200
2023B-Tag 01nonresident820

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202214642.9%
20222436024.7%