MT Elk Unit 502
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme terrain — over 8,756 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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MT 502 Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access Specific elevation and public-land composition data are not detailed in the available records for this unit. To plan access strategy and terrain logistics, consult the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks unit map and current public-land GIS resources. Application & Licensing Nonresident applicants pay a $5 application fee, a $20 preference-point fee (if building points), and a $65 license fee required to apply. Resident applicants face significantly lower fees: $5 application, $2 point fee, and $8 license. The application window opens in early March, with an April 1 deadline for most draw buckets..
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Historical data (2023–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
Permit 21 Archery
Permit 20
Permit 21 Archery
Permit 20
Permit 21
Permit 20
Permit 21
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 | 12 | 25.5% | |
| 2024 | 336 | 46 | 13.7% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 20 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 95 | — | |
| 2022 | 26 | 6 | 23.1% | |
| 2022 | 306 | 40 | 13.1% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Antlerless Elk | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 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 — 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 |
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