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MontanaMoose

MT Moose Unit 126

Total Acres
335,562
Public Land
88%
Elevation
2,344–7,351 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
23° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
34° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±10° variability
Vertical Relief
5,007 ft relief
Altitude
7,351 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 5,007 ft of vertical relief.

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MT 126 Tactical Analysis Application Window This is a moose unit with application deadlines in early May for both residents and nonresidents. Resident applications carry a $10 application fee plus standard licensing; nonresidents face a $50 application fee. Both groups pay the point fee to track preference-point accumulation. Tag fees reflect the species' scarcity and value — moose licenses are among the most selective draws in western big game. Who This Suits MT 126 is a draw-only moose opportunity. Success depends on accumulated preference points and draw luck — not on terrain prowess or hiking ability. This hunt rewards..

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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 →

Permit 50

126-50
NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
1 pts → 0.05%9 pts → 1.9%22 pts → 10.5%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.03%20 pts → 10.4%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202411100.0%
202311100.0%
202211100.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Permit 50 — 126-50Sep 15, 2026Nov 29, 2026male
2026Permit 50 Archery — 126-50-ASep 5, 2026Sep 14, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
18
Avg Score
156.4
Top Score
168.2
Recent (5yr)
4

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