Montana — Elk
MT Elk Unit 421
Total Acres
96,104
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
71%
Elevation
5,016–9,376 ft
Terrain Difficulty
Steepness
24° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
38° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±12° variability
Vertical Relief
4,360 ft relief
Altitude
9,376 ft max
Remoteness
71% wilderness
Extreme terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 4,360 ft of vertical relief.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 115 | 32 | 27.8% | |
| 2024 | 480 | 135 | 28.1% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 38 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 116 | — | |
| 2022 | 52 | 14 | 26.9% | |
| 2022 | 427 | 89 | 20.8% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Antlerless Elk | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless Elk | Jan 1, 2027 — Feb 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Record-Book Entries
7
Avg Score
372.1
Top Score
397.5
Recent (5yr)
0
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