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For elk hunters looking for new opportunities in 400, 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 400

Located in north-central Montana, east of the Rocky Mountains, this area is predominantly agricultural, situated in the heart of Montana's wheat-producing "Golden Triangle." The landscape is mostly flat, with minimal elevation changes except for some breaks along the major rivers and creeks.

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Montana Elk Hunting Opportunities in HD 400

Archery Only Season

September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	Archery	OTC	Elk B License (004-00)	Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands, FWP WMAs, Or CMR Refuge. Valid In All Region 4 HDs Except HDs 410 And 455 Not valid on National Forest lands, FWP WMAs, or CMR Refuge. Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HDs 410 and 455 as listed under each HD.
Either-sex	Archery	—	General Elk License	—

General Season

October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	—	OTC	Elk B License (004-00)	Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands, FWP WMAs, Or CMR Refuge. Valid In All Region 4 HDs Except HDs 410 And 455 Not valid on National Forest lands, FWP WMAs, or CMR Refuge. Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HDs 410 and 455 as listed under each HD.
Either-sex	—	—	General Elk License	—

Heritage Muzzleloader Season

December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	Muzzleloader	OTC	Elk B License (004-00)	Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands, FWP WMAs, Or CMR Refuge. Valid In All Region 4 HDs Except HDs 410 And 455 Not valid on National Forest lands, FWP WMAs, or CMR Refuge. Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HDs 410 and 455 as listed under each HD.
Either-sex	Muzzleloader	—	General Elk License	—

License and Permit Options

Elk B License (004-00)

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