MT Elk Unit 391

MT 391 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 391 spans nearly 303,000 acres across rugged elevation ranging from 3,790 to 9,445 feet. Public land comprises 39% of the unit—a modest footprint that concentrates hunting pressure on available national forest and public parcels. The steep elevation gradient creates distinct hunting zones: lower sagebrush and mixed forest at base elevations transition to high alpine and timbered ridges above 8,000 feet. Access is typical of southwestern Montana—a mix of maintained roads, rough forest service tracks, and trail-in country at higher elevations. Hunters relying on vehicle access will find themselves competing..