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HD 525
This vast hunt district in southern Montana offers a range of hunting opportunities. While the majority of the district can be hunted with a general tag for elk, a small portion in the southeast corner requires a limited draw elk tag. Trophy bulls can be found in the remote areas of the district as well as on private lands with restricted access.
Season Info - 2024
2025 season info will be updated once it's released by the state.
General Elk License
Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid on private land.Early Season: 8/15/2024 - 9/6/2024
Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Not valid on National Forest lands or FWP WMAsLate Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025
Opportunity: Either-sex Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: DrawArchery 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
Elk B License: 005-00
Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: OTCQuota: UNLQuota Range: UNLTag Available Date: 8/12/2024
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
Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: OTCDetails: Only valid on private land.Quota: UNLQuota Range: UNLTag Available Date: 8/12/2024
Early Season: 8/15/2024 - 9/6/2024
Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: OTCDetails: Not valid on National Forest lands or FWP WMAsQuota: UNLQuota Range: UNLTag Available Date: 8/12/2024
Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025
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