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MontanaElk

MT Elk Unit 701

Total Acres
4,625,155
Public Land
19%
Elevation
2,160–3,706 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Permit 21Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — Permit 20Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — General Archery — Spike Bull or Antlerless ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex ElkSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — General Archery — Antlerless ElkAug 15, 2026Sep 4, 2026female
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — Permit 20Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Spike Bull or Antlerless ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex ElkDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless ElkNov 30, 2026Feb 15, 2027female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Spike Bull or Antlerless ElkOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — Permit 20Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
11
Avg Score
385.6
Top Score
423.6
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 701 — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** MT 701 spans 4.6 million acres across a mid-elevation range (2,160–3,706 ft) with only 19% public land. This is a large, private-land-heavy unit requiring substantial scouting access or outfitter partnership. Mixed forest, grassland, and sagebrush habitat across rolling to moderate terrain. **Herd & Trophy Potential** Trophy record data shows exceptional production historically — the overlapping Rosebud and Garfield County records include...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 00resident824800
2023B-Tag 00nonresident29880
2023Permit 20resident1,199380
2023Permit 20nonresident12538
2023Permit 21resident9311,800
2023Permit 21nonresident221180

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