Montana — Elk
MT Elk Unit 565
Total Acres
131,066
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
88%
Elevation
5,221–11,295 ft
Terrain Difficulty
Steepness
23° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
38° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±12° variability
Vertical Relief
6,074 ft relief
Altitude
11,295 ft max
Remoteness
88% wilderness
Extreme terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 6,074 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 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2024 | 81 | 13 | 16.1% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 8 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 30 | — | |
| 2022 | 17 | 6 | 35.3% | |
| 2022 | 92 | 30 | 32.6% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlered Bull Elk | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Bull Elk | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Record-Book Entries
33
Avg Score
380.7
Top Score
403.2
Recent (5yr)
3
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