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Book your next Montana Elk 315 hunt with LandTrust, the best way to hunt private land.

For elk hunters looking for new opportunities in 315, LandTrust.com makes it easy to connect directly with landowners and book elk hunts. Unlike expensive annual leases, guided hunts, or door knocking, LandTrust makes accessing private land for elk hunting simple.

Find Hunts in HD 315

This general elk unit covers the west slope of the Crazy Mountains and many hunters find success in the area every year. Access to the national forests can be difficult in certain areas, but a large portion of the elk in this unit spend time on the adjacent ranches. The balance of public and private provides good opportunities on mature bulls!

3 of 7 Booked

HD 315 General Big Game Rifle Hunt: 20 Min from Wilsall

1,074 Acres at Hamm Ranch in Wilsall, MT

Starting Price $175 / Guest

1 Guest

1 Day

RV Site(s)

Available

7-Day Rifle Hunting Package with Lodging

1,440 Acres at Tobin Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $1,330 / Guest

4 Guests

7 Days

Lodging

RV Friendly

1 of 10 Booked

HD 315 General Archery Big Game Hunt with Lodging |$3,000/Group

790 Acres at Lovely Ranch Recreation in Wilsall, MT

Starting Price $600 / Guest

5 Guests

3 Days

Lodging

1 of 7 Booked

7-Day Archery Hunt with Lodging

1,440 Acres at Tobin Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $1,120 / Guest

2 Guests

7 Days

Lodging

RV Friendly

Available

5-Day Rifle Hunting Package with Lodging

1,440 Acres at Tobin Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $1,100 / Guest

4 Guests

5 Days

Lodging

RV Site(s)

1 of 7 Booked

HD 315 General Big Game Bowhunting: 20 Min from Wilsall

1,074 Acres at Hamm Ranch in Wilsall, MT

Starting Price $200 / Guest

1 Guest

1 Day

RV Site(s)

Available

Custom Hunting Package | Group Day Access: Any In-Season Species

1,440 Acres at Tobin Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $250 / Guest

4 Guests

1 Day

Lodging

RV Site(s)

Available

Multi-Person Multi-Day General Big Game Rifle Hunt in HD 315

1,074 Acres at Hamm Ranch in Wilsall, MT

Starting Price $300 / Guest

2 Guests

2 Days

RV Site(s)

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Montana Elk Hunting Opportunities in HD 315

Early Season

August 15, 2026 – September 4, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless elk	—	OTC	Elk B License (397-00)	Land: Only Valid On Private Land. One per hunter. Multi-district license.

Archery Only Season

September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless elk	Archery	OTC	Elk B License (397-00)	One per hunter. Multi-district license. Not valid on National Forest Lands.
Either-sex elk	Archery	—	General Elk License	—

General Season

October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless elk	—	OTC	Elk B License (397-00)	One per hunter. Multi-district license. Not valid on National Forest Lands.
Either-sex elk	—	—	General Elk License	—

Late Season

November 30, 2026 – February 15, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless elk	—	OTC	Elk B License (397-00)	One per hunter. Multi-district license. Not valid on National Forest Lands.
Antlerless elk	—	—	General Elk License	Not valid on National Forest Lands.

Heritage Muzzleloader Season

December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex elk	Muzzleloader	—	General Elk License	—

License and Permit Options

Elk B License (397-00)

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters	OTCAvailable June 15, 2026	$20.00
Nonresident	Native	OTCAvailable June 15, 2026	$135.00
Nonresident	—	OTCAvailable June 15, 2026	$270.00