MT Elk Unit 704
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 21 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 20 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Spike Bull or Antlerless Elk | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 20 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless Elk | Nov 30, 2026 — Feb 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 20 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# MT 704 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 704 spans 3.5 million acres across southwest Montana with substantial elevation relief (2,169–4,783 ft), but only 32% public land—limiting access to DIY hunters. The remaining private acreage requires permission or outfitter arrangement. Expect mixed terrain from lower valleys to high-elevation ridges. ## Herd Status & Trends Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. Recent harvest success shows strong elk availability: nonresidents...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | resident | 824 | 800 |
| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | nonresident | 298 | 80 |
| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | resident | 1,316 | 600 |
| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | nonresident | 234 | 60 |
| 2023 | Permit 20 | resident | 2,609 | 280 |
| 2023 | Permit 20 | nonresident | 506 | 28 |
| 2023 | Permit 21 | resident | 1,289 | 1,000 |
| 2023 | Permit 21 | nonresident | 433 | 100 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | 209 | 63 | 30.1% | |
| 2022 | 1,113 | 279 | 25.1% | |