MT Elk Unit 412

# MT 412 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 412 spans 3,200–6,400 ft elevation across 423,000 acres with only 16% public land—a significant challenge for public-land hunters. The low public-land percentage means most huntable terrain is private; expect limited access and likely need for landowner permission or outfitter services. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is not available at the unit level. However, Fergus County (100% overlap) has produced 17 record-book entries since 1994, averaging 380.1 (exceptional caliber). Recent decades show a slight decline: 2010s averaged 379.6 (including a 408.8 peak), while the 2020s entry (2024) scored...