MontanaElk

MT Elk Unit 420

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

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026ArcherySep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026
2026MuzzleloaderDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026
2026Rifle — GeneralSep 15, 2026Nov 29, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
391.2
Top Score
402.5
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 420 – Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** MT 420 spans 4,467–7,789 ft across ~50,000 acres with moderate public land access (53%). This mid-elevation unit offers mixed terrain suitable for both archery and rifle hunting, with a September–November general season window. **Herd Quality** No population or bull:cow ratio data is available for this unit. Assess current herd status through the Montana FWP Job Completion Report or contact region staff directly. **Trophy Potential** Judith Basin County (100% overlap with this unit) has produced 2 record-book elk entries over the past decade-plus, including a 402.5 bull in 2021 and a 380.0...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025Permit 20resident5488014.6%
2025Permit 20nonresident27829.6%
2025B-Tag 00resident59615025.2%
2025B-Tag 00nonresident571526.3%
2024Permit 20resident5688014.1%
2024Permit 20nonresident37821.6%
2024B-Tag 00resident59915025.0%
2024B-Tag 00nonresident571526.3%
2023B-Tag 00resident59415025.3%
2023B-Tag 00nonresident751520.0%
2023Permit 20resident5808013.8%
2023Permit 20nonresident40820.0%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024572136.8%
20242576023.4%
202303
2023034
202251917.6%
20222455020.4%

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