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For elk hunters looking for new opportunities in 317, 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 317

This hunting district lies just north of Yellowstone National Park and runs alongside the Yellowstone River. Hunters can pursue both deer and elk in the same season using general licenses for each species.

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HD 317 Cow Elk Shoulder Season Hunt in MT's Paradise Valley

940 Acres at Mill Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

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Unit 317 General Elk Hunt | Paradise Valley Bull Opportunity

940 Acres at Mill Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $300 / Guest

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HD 317 General Hunt | Option to Harvest Elk AND/OR Deer

940 Acres at Mill Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $400 / Guest

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Montana Elk Hunting Opportunities in HD 317

Archery Only Season

September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	Archery	Draw	Elk B License (317-00)	Land: Only Valid On Private Lands In HD 317 And Private Lands In The Portion Of HD 313 North Of Dome Mountain WMA.
Antlerless, Brow Tined Bull	Archery	—	General Elk License	—
Either-sex	Archery	—	General Elk License	Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth

General Season

October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	—	Draw	Elk B License (317-00)	Land: Only Valid On Private Lands In HD 317 And Private Lands In The Portion Of HD 313 North Of Dome Mountain WMA.
Antlerless, Brow Tined Bull	—	—	General Elk License	—
Either-sex	—	—	General Elk License	Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth

Late Season

November 30, 2026 – February 15, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	—	Draw	Elk B License (317-00)	Land: Only Valid On Private Lands In HD 317 And Private Lands In The Portion Of HD 313 North Of Dome Mountain WMA.

Heritage Muzzleloader Season

December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless, Brow Tined Bull	Muzzleloader	—	General Elk License	—
Either-sex	Muzzleloader	—	General Elk License	Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth

License and Permit Options

Elk B License (317-00)

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters	DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026	$25.00
Nonresident	—	DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026	$275.00Application fee included in price