MT Elk Unit 702

MT 702 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 702 spans nearly 1.77 million acres across a steep elevation gradient—from 2,353 ft in lower valleys to 4,792 ft at high ridges. This broad vertical relief creates diverse habitat zones from forested mid-elevations to alpine basins. However, access is constrained: only 14.5% of the unit lies on public land, meaning the majority is private. Hunters will rely heavily on a limited network of public parcels and may require permission to cross or hunt adjacent private ground. The size of the unit offers geographic variety, but low public-land percentage demands advance..