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HD 417

This hunting district is located on the western edge of the Missouri River Breaks, on the south side of the Missouri River. The rugged terrain provides ample opportunities for extensive foot travel and encourages hunters to spend significant time glassing the landscape. Bull elk requires a draw for both archery and rifle seasons.

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Season Info - 2024

2025 season info will be updated once it's released by the state.

General Elk License

Opportunity: Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

Archery Only Season: 9/7/2024 - 10/20/2024

General Season: 10/26/2024 - 12/1/2024

Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025

Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid south of D-Y Trail and Knox Ridge Road.

Elk Permit: 417-21

Opportunity: Either-sex Elk

Season Dates:

Archery Only Season: 9/7/2024 - 10/20/2024

Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: 1st and only choice. Only valid in HDs 417 and 426. 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.Quota: 300

Elk Permit: 417-20

Opportunity: Either-sex Elk

Season Dates:

Archery Only Season: 9/7/2024 - 10/20/2024

General Season: 10/26/2024 - 12/1/2024

Heritage Muzzleloader Season: 12/14/2024 - 12/22/2024

Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: 1st and only choice. 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.Quota: 225

Elk B License: 417-02

Opportunity: Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

Archery Only Season: 9/7/2024 - 10/20/2024

General Season: 10/26/2024 - 12/1/2024

Heritage Muzzleloader Season: 12/14/2024 - 12/22/2024

Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawQuota: 50Quota Range: 50-500

Elk B License: 004-00

Opportunity: Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

Tag Available Date: 8/12/2024

Archery Only Season: 9/7/2024 - 10/20/2024

General Season: 10/26/2024 - 12/1/2024

Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025

Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: OTCDetails: Only valid south of D-Y Trail to intersection of Knox Ridge Road, then south of Knox Ridge Road thereafter. 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.Quota: UNLQuota Range: UNL