Montana — Elk
MT Elk Unit 525
Total Acres
1,044,365
Public Land
65%
Wilderness
36%
Elevation
3,815–12,583 ft
Terrain Difficulty
Steepness
18° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
36° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±12° variability
Vertical Relief
8,768 ft relief
Altitude
12,583 ft max
Remoteness
36% wilderness
Extreme terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 8,768 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 | 378 | 123 | 32.5% | |
| 2024 | 1,496 | 389 | 26.0% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 148 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 385 | — | |
| 2022 | 377 | 129 | 34.2% | |
| 2022 | 1,449 | 360 | 24.8% |
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 — 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 | Nov 30, 2026 — 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
9
Avg Score
377.3
Top Score
405.2
Recent (5yr)
1
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