MT Elk Unit 420
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — General | Sep 15, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# MT 420 – Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** MT 420 spans 4,467–7,789 ft across ~50,000 acres with moderate public land access (53%). This mid-elevation unit offers mixed terrain suitable for both archery and rifle hunting, with a September–November general season window. **Herd Quality** No population or bull:cow ratio data is available for this unit. Assess current herd status through the Montana FWP Job Completion Report or contact region staff directly. **Trophy Potential** Judith Basin County (100% overlap with this unit) has produced 2 record-book elk entries over the past decade-plus, including a 402.5 bull in 2021 and a 380.0...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Permit 20 | resident | 548 | 80 | 14.6% |
| 2025 | Permit 20 | nonresident | 27 | 8 | 29.6% |
| 2025 | B-Tag 00 | resident | 596 | 150 | 25.2% |
| 2025 | B-Tag 00 | nonresident | 57 | 15 | 26.3% |
| 2024 | Permit 20 | resident | 568 | 80 | 14.1% |
| 2024 | Permit 20 | nonresident | 37 | 8 | 21.6% |
| 2024 | B-Tag 00 | resident | 599 | 150 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | B-Tag 00 | nonresident | 57 | 15 | 26.3% |
| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | resident | 594 | 150 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | nonresident | 75 | 15 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Permit 20 | resident | 580 | 80 | 13.8% |
| 2023 | Permit 20 | nonresident | 40 | 8 | 20.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 | 21 | 36.8% | |
| 2024 | 257 | 60 | 23.4% | |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| 2023 | 0 | 34 | — | |
| 2022 | 51 | 9 | 17.6% | |
| 2022 | 245 | 50 | 20.4% |
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