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HD 535
Unit 535 is located in central Montana, north of Roundup and south of Winnett. It is bounded by the Musselshell River on the south and east, and is mostly private land. The Big Snowy Mountains are located just to the north, while the Little Snowy Mountains are in the northwest corner of the unit. This unit is a draw unit for elk. The elk population is primarily concentrated in the Little Snowy Mountains.
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Season Info - 2024
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General Elk License
Opportunity: Spike Bull or Antlerless 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
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
Elk Permit: 411-20
Opportunity: Either-sex Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: 1st and only choice. Valid in HDs 411 and 535. 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: 350Archery 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 Permit: 595-21
Opportunity: Either-sex Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: 1st and only choice. Valid in HDs 502, 535, 555, 590 and a portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12, west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. 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: 1800Elk B License: 411-00
Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid on private lands in HDs 411 and 535.Quota: 1200Quota Range: 100-1200Early Season: 8/15/2024 - 9/6/2024
Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Valid in HDs 411 and 535.Quota: 1200Quota Range: 100-1200Archery Only Season: 9/7/2024 - 10/20/2024
General Season: 10/26/2024 - 12/1/2024
Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025
Elk B License: 005-00
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: 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: Not valid on National Forest lands or FWP WMAs.Quota: UNLQuota Range: UNLTag Available Date: 8/12/2024
Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025
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