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MT Elk Unit 302

Total Acres
434,417
Public Land
92%
Wilderness
27%
Elevation
5,481–11,269 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
15° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
34° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±12° variability
Vertical Relief
5,788 ft relief
Altitude
11,269 ft max
Remoteness
27% wilderness

Extreme terrain — over 5,788 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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MT 302 – Tactical Analysis. Hunt Character MT 302 presents a straightforward elk opportunity with application access for both residents and nonresidents. The unit draws applicants across multiple draw categories, indicating consistent tag availability and moderate competitiveness. Hunters pursuing this unit should plan their application strategy well in advance, as deadlines arrive in early April. Both resident and nonresident applicants can participate, though nonresident costs are substantially higher. The application window opens in early March, providing a clear submission timeline. This is a practical choice for hunters seeking an established elk draw without navigating extreme competition or extended..

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Historical data (2023–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

2024resident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
2,117
Tags issued
500
2024nonresident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
373
Tags issued
50
2023resident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
2,378
Tags issued
500
2023nonresident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
495
Tags issued
50

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20242866221.7%
202494321022.3%
2023081
20230177
202235311031.2%
202289631334.9%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
36
Avg Score
378.4
Top Score
419.5
Recent (5yr)
0

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