Montana Elk Hunting District 291
Plan an elk hunt in Montana Hunting District 291. Review season dates, license options, draw odds, and harvest data, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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Located just north of Highway 90, between Drummond and Garrison Junction.With a general elk license, hunters can pursue brow-tined bulls during all seasons.
Montana Elk Opportunities in HD 291
Early Season
August 15, 2026 – October 23, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Lands. |
Archery Only Season
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless, Brow Tined Bull | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
General Season
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Lands. |
| Antlerless, Brow Tined Bull | — | Resident: OTC |
| Eligibility: General, PTHFV, Youth Resident hunters 75 years old and older may harvest an antlerless elk on private land. |
| Brow Tined Bull | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
Heritage Muzzleloader Season
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Lands. |
| Antlerless, Brow Tined Bull | Muzzleloader | Resident: OTC |
| Eligibility: General, PTHFV, Youth Resident hunters 75 years old and older may harvest an antlerless elk on private land. |
| Brow Tined Bull | Muzzleloader | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
License and Permit Options
Elk B License: 291-03
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk B License: 291-03 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $25.00 |
| Elk B License: 291-03 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $275.00Application fee included in price |
General Elk License
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Elk License | Resident | Ages 18–61 | OTC | $20.00 |
| General Elk License | Resident | Disabled hunters | OTC | $10.00 |
| General Elk License | Resident | Ages 12–17 and 62+; Youth and senior hunters | OTC | $10.00 |
| Big Game Combination - Drawing | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $1,312.00 |
| Big Game Combination - College Student | Nonresident | College student | — | $656.00 |
| Big Game Combination - Youth (12-17) - Sponsored | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters; Sponsored | — | $656.00 |
| NR Big Game Combination License | Nonresident | Native | — | $656.00 |
| Elk Combination - Drawing | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $1,112.00 |
| Elk Combination - College Student | Nonresident | College student | — | $556.00 |
| Elk Combination - Youth (12-17) - Sponsored | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters; Sponsored | — | $556.00 |
| NR Elk Combination License | Nonresident | Native | — | $556.00 |
Draw Odds
Estimated first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Counts reflect first-choice applications and successful draws.
Elk B License: 291-03 · 291-03 — Resident · Regular pool
License Quota (2026)400
Total Applicant Count (2026)372
Total Draw Success Count (2026)355
Harvest Stats
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Harvest and Hunter Trends
Harvest Success
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)133
Latest Estimated Hunters (2024)652
Hunter Days (2024)4,653
Days per Hunter (2024)7
Harvest Success (2024)18.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
For Montana HD 291, Elk B License 291-03 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 291 in 2026, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Elk B License: 291-03 with zero bonus points are 42.86 percent for nonresident landowner applicants, 22.64 percent for nonresident regular applicants, 85.71 percent for resident landowner applicants, and 32.96 percent for resident regular applicants. These are modeled estimates, not guaranteed results.
The elk harvest success rate in Montana HD 291 was 18.71 percent in 2024.
The license or permit needed to hunt elk in Montana HD 291 depends on the hunt. Big Game Combination License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Elk B License (code 291-03; resident and nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Elk Combination License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. General Elk License (resident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Check the current regulations for the license and hunt you plan to pursue.
Elk season in Montana HD 291 includes early season from August 15 through October 23, 2026, archery season from September 5 through October 18, 2026, general season from October 24 through November 29, 2026, and heritage muzzleloader season from December 12 through December 20, 2026. Check the current regulations for exact dates and license requirements.
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