Montana elk unit 380 is known as a management unit for trophy elk, and hunters frequently harvest impressive bulls from this unit each year. If you are fortunate enough to draw a tag for this unit, your chances of encountering a mature bull are higher compared to surrounding units.
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Archery | Draw |
| Land: License Not Valid On National Forest Lands And Not Valid Off National Forest Lands West Of U.S. Hwy 12/287 Between Indian Creek And Beaver Creek. License Valid In The Rest Of The HD. |
| Antlerless, Spike Bull | Archery | — |
| — |
| Either-sex | Archery | Draw |
| Permit must be used with a valid General Elk License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Elk in any other HD during these described season dates. |
October 24, 2026 – November 15, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless, Spike Bull | — | — |
| Eligibility: PTHFV, Youth Resident hunters 75 years old and older may harvest an antlerless elk on private land. |
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Draw |
| Land: License Not Valid On National Forest Lands And Not Valid Off National Forest Lands West Of U.S. Hwy 12/287 Between Indian Creek And Beaver Creek. License Valid In The Rest Of The HD. |
| Either-sex | — | Draw |
| Permit must be used with a valid General Elk License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Elk in any other HD during these described season dates. |
| Spike Bull | — | — |
| — |
November 30, 2026 – February 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| Land: In HD 380 Only Valid In The Area Bounded By (between) U.S. Hwy 287, Price Rd/Old Boulder Rd, And The Lone Mtn Rd. One per hunter, multi-district license. |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Land: License Not Valid On National Forest Lands And Not Valid Off National Forest Lands West Of U.S. Hwy 12/287 Between Indian Creek And Beaver Creek. License Valid In The Rest Of The HD. |
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Permit must be used with a valid General Elk License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Elk in any other HD during these described season dates. |
| Spike Bull | Muzzleloader | — |
| — |
| 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 | 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 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $9.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $9.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
| 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.
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)419
Latest Estimated Hunters (2024)2,801
Hunter Days (2024)22,674
Days per Hunter (2024)8
Harvest Success (2024)16.9%