Montana Elk Hunting District 317
Plan an elk hunt in Montana Hunting District 317. 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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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.
Montana Elk Opportunities in HD 317
Archery Only Season
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| 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 | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth |
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 In HD 317 And Private Lands In The Portion Of HD 313 North Of Dome Mountain WMA. |
| Antlerless, Brow Tined Bull | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth |
Late Season
November 30, 2026 – February 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| 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 | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth |
License and Permit Options
Elk B License (317-00)
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk B License: 317-00 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $25.00 |
| Elk B License: 317-00 | 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: 317-00 · 317-00 — Resident · Regular pool
License Quota (2026)500
Total Applicant Count (2026)737
Total Draw Success Count (2026)451
Harvest Stats
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Harvest and Hunter Trends
Harvest Success
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)379
Latest Estimated Hunters (2024)1,303
Hunter Days (2024)7,781
Days per Hunter (2024)6
Harvest Success (2024)33.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
For Montana HD 317, Elk B License 317-00 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 317 in 2026, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Elk B License: 317-00 with zero bonus points are 33.33 percent for nonresident landowner applicants, 29.03 percent for nonresident regular applicants, 75 percent for resident landowner applicants, and 26.51 percent for resident regular applicants. These are modeled estimates, not guaranteed results.
The elk harvest success rate in Montana HD 317 was 33.54 percent in 2024.
The license or permit needed to hunt elk in Montana HD 317 depends on the hunt. Big Game Combination License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Elk B License (code 317-00; 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 317 includes archery season from September 5 through October 18, 2026, general season from October 24 through November 29, 2026, late season from November 30, 2026 through February 15, 2027, 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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