MT Elk Unit 339

# MT 339 – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Elevation spans 3,461–7,737 ft across 188,374 acres with 39% public land—typical southwest Montana mixed terrain. Moderate public access limits hunting flexibility; private land borders will require planning and potentially outfitter support. ## Herd & Population Trophy record data is not available in current form. However, Lewis and Clark County (100% overlap) has produced 15 record-book elk entries all-time, averaging 380.0 with a high of 412.1 (1935–2023). Recent entries include a 409.1 in 2023—exceptional bull-class potential exists in this region, though such animals are rare (top 1–2% of harvest). The 2010s...