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MontanaElk

MT Elk Unit 426

Total Acres
541,385
Public Land
26%
Elevation
2,363–4,206 ft

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MT 426 — Terrain & Hunt Character Terrain & Access MT 426 spans 541,000 acres across a substantial elevation range—from 2,363 ft in lower valleys to over 4,200 ft in high country. The unit is approximately 26% public land, meaning most terrain is private and will require access negotiations or outfitter arrangements. This landscape likely mixes lower-elevation grassland and sagebrush with higher forested drainages typical of south-central Montana. Hunters should anticipate limited road access across much of the unit and prepare for significant foot travel in backcountry areas. Hunt Character & Who This Suits MT 426 is a draw-controlled..

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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

426-20
NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.1%2 pts → 5.2%7 pts → 41.5%9 pts → 58.4%

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

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.1%8 pts → 51.0%18 pts → 97.2%

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

Permit 21 Archery

417-21
NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.5%1 pts → 3.0%13 pts → 92.7%

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

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 46.6%2 pts → 95.7%10 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
2024531528.3%
20242667427.8%
2023035
2023071
2022531528.3%
20222697628.2%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Archery — General Archery — Antlerless ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Archery — Permit 20Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — Permit 21Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlerless ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — Permit 20Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female
2026Rifle — Permit 20Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female

Trophy Data

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

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