Elk season in Montana runs Aug 14 – Oct 25 across 125 Districts.
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Aug 15 — Sep 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Aug 15 — Oct 23 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Nov 30 — Feb 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 103 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 104 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 110 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 120 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 121 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 121 | General | Nov 30 — Feb 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 122 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 123 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 124 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 130 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 140 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 141 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 170 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 170 | General | Nov 30 — Feb 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 200 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 201 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 202 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 204 | General | Aug 15 — Sep 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 204 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 204 | General | Nov 30 — Jan 7 | — | — | — |
+ 226 more
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone HD 100 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 103 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 104 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 110 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 120 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 121 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 122 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 123 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 124 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 130 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 140 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 141 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 150 | Archery | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 170 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 200 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 201 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 202 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 204 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 210 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 211 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 212 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 213 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 214 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 215 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — | — |
+ 100 more
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone HD 100 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 103 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 104 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 110 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 120 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 121 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 122 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 123 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 124 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 130 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 140 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 141 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 150 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 170 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 200 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 201 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 202 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 204 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 210 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 211 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 212 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 213 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 214 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 215 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
+ 99 more
Elk season in Montana currently runs Aug 14 to Oct 25, across 500 season rows and 125 Districts, split by weapon (Archery, General, Muzzleloader).
The best Districts for elk in Montana depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per District above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View District boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Montana seasons, public land, and license.