MT Elk Unit 535
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 21 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 20 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Spike Bull or Antlerless Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Antlerless Elk | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 20 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Spike Bull or Antlerless Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Spike Bull or Antlerless Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 20 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless Elk | Nov 30, 2026 — Feb 15, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# MT 535 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** MT 535 spans a massive range (2,500–8,600 ft) across 1.77 million acres in south-central Montana. With only 18% public land, this is a challenging unit for DIY hunters—most huntable terrain is private. Expect mixed forest, sagebrush, and high-elevation ridges typical of the region. **Herd Quality** Trophy record data is limited to county-level overlap (Musselshell and Golden Valley counties), not unit-specific surveys. Historical entries show...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | resident | 856 | 1,200 |
| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | nonresident | 132 | 120 |
| 2023 | Permit 20 | resident | 2,406 | 350 |
| 2023 | Permit 20 | nonresident | 216 | 35 |
| 2023 | Permit 21 | resident | 931 | 1,800 |
| 2023 | Permit 21 | nonresident | 221 | 180 |
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