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MT Elk Unit 315

Total Acres
371,478
Public Land
21%
Elevation
4,154–10,907 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Aug 15, 2026Sep 4, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless ElkNov 30, 2026Feb 15, 2027female
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Nov 30, 2026Feb 15, 2027female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
30
Avg Score
381.2
Top Score
403.2
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 315 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 315 spans 371,500 acres across steep, high-elevation terrain (4,154–10,907 ft) with mixed public/private access. Only 21% public land means most hunting requires permission or outfitter services; this is a premium unit that attracts significant hunter pressure from both residents and nonresidents. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. However, harvest success has declined notably: nonresident success dropped...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202249115631.8%
20221,26335928.4%