Located south of Helena, general elk Unit 335 encompasses the Boulder Mountains and the surrounding foothills west of I-15. This district has numerous roads and trails running through elk habitat, which means a lot of pressure. Hunting for elk in this area will be generally better on private land.
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless elk | Archery | Draw |
| Valid in HDs 318 and 335. |
| Antlerless elk | Archery | Draw |
| Valid in HDs 318 and 335. |
| Antlerless elk, Brow Tined Bull | Archery | — |
| — |
| Either-sex elk | Archery | — |
| Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth |
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless elk | — | Draw |
| Valid in HDs 318 and 335. |
| Antlerless elk | — | — |
| Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands. |
| Antlerless elk | — | Draw |
| Valid in HDs 318 and 335. |
| Brow Tined Bull Elk | — | — |
| — |
| Either-sex elk | — | — |
| Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless elk | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Valid in HDs 318 and 335. |
| Antlerless elk | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Valid in HDs 318 and 335. |
| Antlerless elk | Muzzleloader | — |
| Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands. |
| Brow Tined Bull Elk | Muzzleloader | — |
| — |
| Either-sex elk | Muzzleloader | — |
| Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth |
| 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 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Disabled hunters | OTC | $10.00 |
| Resident | Ages 12–17 and 62+; Youth and senior hunters | OTC | $10.00 |
| Resident | Ages 18–61 | OTC | $20.00 |
Modeled first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Estimates are capped at 99.99% and do not represent a guaranteed draw.