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MontanaElk

MT Elk Unit 705

Total Acres
3,949,548
Public Land
31%
Elevation
2,429–4,421 ft

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MT 705 — Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access MT 705 spans 3.95 million acres across a steep elevation band (2,429–4,421 ft), offering diverse habitat from lower-elevation foothills to high country. With only 31% public land, access is constrained — most hunting will require navigation of checkerboard private/public ownership or negotiated trespass. Expect significant time scouting and planning to find productive public parcels. The vast acreage masks limited actual huntable ground for walk-in hunters. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping MT 705 hold a strong history of producing trophy-caliber elk. Recent years have seen consistent record-book entries, including several animals scoring..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

B-Tag 00

007-00
NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 9.1%6 pts → 100%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 56%3 pts → 100%6 pts → 100%

B-Tag 00

799-00
NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 17%5 pts → 100%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 21%4 pts → 100%5 pts → 100%

Permit 20

799-20
NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 2.3%14 pts → 100%17 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.3%14 pts → 100%22 pts → 50%

Permit 21 Archery

799-21
NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%1 pts → 1.5%9 pts → 100%12 pts → 100%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 38%4 pts → 100%12 pts → 100%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20241919549.7%
202453710820.1%
2023052
20230119
20221506241.3%
202241512229.4%

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 — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — Permit 20Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless ElkNov 30, 2026Feb 15, 2027female
2026Rifle — Permit 20Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
22
Avg Score
386.6
Top Score
431.9
Recent (5yr)
6

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