MT Elk Unit 318
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 Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# MT 318 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 318 spans 173,000 acres of high-elevation terrain (4,950–8,750 ft) with excellent public land access (87%). The broad elevation range supports varied habitats and hunting opportunities across archery and rifle seasons. High public-land percentage makes this accessible for self-guided hunters. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) appears in the available context. Harvest success has...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | resident | 1,128 | 300 |
| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | nonresident | 71 | 30 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | 92 | 11 | 12.0% | |
| 2022 | 1,112 | 118 | 10.6% | |