MT Elk Unit 590

MT 590 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 590 spans nearly 1.9 million acres across elevation from 2,697 to 4,738 ft, but public land comprises only 10% of the unit—a significant access constraint. The majority of huntable terrain is private, requiring either landowner permission or reliance on the limited public parcels available. The elevation range supports diverse habitat from lower-elevation grassland and sagebrush through mid-country forest to high-country peaks, creating varied elk habitat across seasons. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping MT 590 hold a strong history of record-book elk production, with consistent entries spanning multiple decades. Recent..