MT Elk Unit 412
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 21 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 20 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Spike Bull or Antlerless Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Antlerless Elk | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 20 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Spike Bull or Antlerless Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Spike Bull or Antlerless Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 20 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless Elk | Nov 30, 2026 — Feb 15, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Permit 21 | resident | 680 | 1,000 |
| 2023 | Permit 21 | nonresident | 117 | 100 |
| 2023 | Permit 20 | resident | 412 | 120 |
| 2023 | Permit 20 | nonresident | 63 | 12 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | 100 | 22 | 22.0% | |
| 2022 | 544 | 128 | 23.5% | |