MT Elk Unit 426
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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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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Permit 20
426-20Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Permit 21 Archery
417-21Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53 | 15 | 28.3% | |
| 2024 | 266 | 74 | 27.8% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 35 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 71 | — | |
| 2022 | 53 | 15 | 28.3% | |
| 2022 | 269 | 76 | 28.2% |
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 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 20 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 21 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlerless Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 20 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 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
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