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MT Elk Unit 420

Total Acres
49,566
Public Land
53%
Elevation
4,467–7,789 ft

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MT 420 — Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access MT 420 spans nearly 50,000 acres across a mid-elevation range (4,467–7,789 ft) in the Judith Basin area. Just over half the unit sits on public land, giving hunters a reasonable foundation for independent access. The elevation spread supports diverse habitat—lower-country ponderosa and sagebrush transitioning to mixed conifer at higher elevations—creating multiple hunting zones within a compact unit. Terrain is moderately rugged but navigable for fit hunters without specialized mountaineering. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping MT 420 hold a small but notable trophy history. Record-book entries from this region represent exceptional animals—top..

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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 →

B-Tag 00

448-00
NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 8.7%4 pts → 100%6 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 3.4%6 pts → 100%

Permit 20

420-20
NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 50%8 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 3.2%15 pts → 100%

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024572136.8%
20242576023.4%
202303
2023034
202251917.6%
20222455020.4%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — Permit 20Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — Permit 20Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — Permit 20Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
2
Avg Score
391.2
Top Score
402.5
Recent (5yr)
1

Same Country, Other Species

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