MT Elk Unit 315
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 6,753 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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MT 315 Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access MT 315 spans 371,478 acres across steep elevation gradients (4,154–10,907 ft), from valley floors to high alpine terrain. Public-land access is limited at roughly 21%, which places significant terrain on private ground. Hunters will depend heavily on foot access, ridge travel, and navigating steep drainages—typical of southwestern Montana elk country. The high elevation spread means diverse habitat stratification and potential for animals across multiple elevation bands as seasons progress and weather shifts. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping MT 315 hold a strong historical record of trophy-class elk, with entries spanning..
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B-Tag 01
315-01Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 460 | 113 | 24.6% | |
| 2024 | 1,398 | 265 | 19.0% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 142 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 248 | — | |
| 2022 | 491 | 156 | 31.8% | |
| 2022 | 1,263 | 359 | 28.4% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Nov 30, 2026 — Feb 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless Elk | Nov 30, 2026 — Feb 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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