MT Elk Unit 317
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull or Antlerless Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# MT 317 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** MT 317 spans 4,324–11,124 ft elevation across 271,000+ acres with two-thirds public land and 37% wilderness. This rugged, high-elevation unit offers significant backcountry opportunity balanced by accessibility via lower-elevation roaded terrain. Hunters comfortable with elevation and multi-day trips can find elk in remote drainages; road-accessible hunting exists at lower elevations. **Herd Quality & Trends** No wildlife survey data (bull:cow...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | resident | 736 | 500 |
| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | nonresident | 47 | 50 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | 204 | 80 | 39.2% | |
| 2022 | 1,232 | 442 | 35.9% | |