Montana — Elk
MT Elk Unit 540
Total Acres
373,652
Public Land
34%
Elevation
4,179–8,257 ft
Terrain Difficulty
Steepness
7° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
19° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±8° variability
Vertical Relief
4,078 ft relief
Altitude
8,257 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness
Moderate terrain — over 4,078 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 377 | 122 | 32.4% | |
| 2024 | 882 | 193 | 21.9% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 104 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 195 | — | |
| 2022 | 354 | 79 | 22.3% | |
| 2022 | 835 | 214 | 25.6% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 — 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
6
Avg Score
379.1
Top Score
387.1
Recent (5yr)
2
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