MT Elk Unit 315

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..