Montana — Elk
MT Elk Unit 406
Total Acres
452,481
Public Land
10%
Elevation
3,096–4,461 ft
Terrain Difficulty
Steepness
3° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
7° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±4° variability
Vertical Relief
1,365 ft relief
Altitude
4,461 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness
Easy terrain — gentle slopes and modest relief, accessible country for most hunters.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 5 | 31.2% | |
| 2024 | 62 | 6 | 9.7% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| 2022 | 15 | 3 | 20.0% | |
| 2022 | 47 | 3 | 6.4% |
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 | 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 — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
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