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Montana — Elk

MT Elk Unit 412

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

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
7° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
18° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±7° variability
Vertical Relief
3,206 ft relief
Altitude
6,424 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Moderate terrain — over 3,206 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.

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MT 412 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 412 spans 423,000 acres across a substantial elevation range (3,200–6,400 ft), but access is severely limited: only 16% public land. The majority of huntable terrain is private. Success here depends almost entirely on securing private-land permission or working with an outfitter who holds leases. Public parcels exist but will see concentrated pressure and offer limited opportunity for solitary exploration. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping MT 412 hold a strong historical record of trophy elk production. Record-book entries from this region span multiple decades with consistent representation in the..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Permit 20

412-20
NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.3%1 pts → 2.6%6 pts → 38.2%8 pts → 57.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 4.2%9 pts → 96.9%21 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Permit 21 Archery

411-21
NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 100.0%9 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 100.0%9 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20241245241.9%
202449013427.4%
2023041—
20230138—
20221002222.0%
202254412823.5%

Season Dates

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

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
17
Avg Score
380.1
Top Score
408.8
Recent (5yr)
1

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