MT Elk Unit 420
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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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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
B-Tag 00
448-00Permit 20
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 | 21 | 36.8% | |
| 2024 | 257 | 60 | 23.4% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 34 | — | |
| 2022 | 51 | 9 | 17.6% | |
| 2022 | 245 | 50 | 20.4% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Brow-Tined Bull Or Antlerless Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 20 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 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 | Rifle — Permit 20 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Same Country, Other Species
Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
Mule Deer
Pronghorn
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