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MontanaElk

MT Elk Unit 335

Total Acres
149,416
Public Land
56%
Elevation
3,949–8,237 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
15° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
25° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±8° variability
Vertical Relief
4,288 ft relief
Altitude
8,237 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 4,288 ft of vertical relief.

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MT 335 — Tactical Analysis. Hunt Character MT 335 is a backcountry-focused elk unit in southwestern Montana suited to hunters prepared for serious physical demand and self-sufficient travel. The unit features high peaks reaching approximately 10,000 feet with trailhead access around 6,500 feet, requiring multi-mile pack-in efforts (typically 2–6 miles depending on elk location). This is a hunter's unit — success hinges on fitness, navigation, and willingness to cover demanding terrain on foot rather than from a vehicle. The steep, mountainous character means elk can be accessed only by those committed to backpacking or horsepacking deep into the..

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Historical data (2023–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

2024resident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
1,380
Tags issued
400
2024nonresident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
76
Tags issued
40
2023resident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
1,128
Tags issued
300
2023nonresident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
71
Tags issued
30

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024941819.1%
20241,59816810.5%
2023018
20230199
202260610.0%
20221,35522116.3%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlerless ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Brow-Tined Bull ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Brow-Tined Bull ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
24
Avg Score
379.2
Top Score
412.1
Recent (5yr)
1

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