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MT Elk Unit 412

Total Acres
423,146
Public Land
16%
Elevation
3,218–6,424 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Permit 21Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — Permit 20Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — General Archery — Spike Bull or Antlerless ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — General Archery — Antlerless ElkAug 15, 2026Sep 4, 2026female
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — Permit 20Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Spike Bull or Antlerless ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Spike Bull or Antlerless ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — Permit 20Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless ElkNov 30, 2026Feb 15, 2027female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
17
Avg Score
380.1
Top Score
408.8
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 412 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 412 spans 3,200–6,400 ft elevation across 423,000 acres with only 16% public land, meaning most huntable terrain is private. Access is limited, and you'll need to identify public parcels or secure private land permission. The elevation range supports mixed forest and open park habitat typical of southwestern Montana. ## Herd Status & Trophy Potential Trophy data is not specific to this unit — Fergus County records show a history of record-book...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Permit 21resident6801,000
2023Permit 21nonresident117100
2023Permit 20resident412120
2023Permit 20nonresident6312

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20221002222.0%
202254412823.5%