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    For elk hunters looking for new opportunities in 535, 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.

    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

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

    General Elk License

    Opportunity: Spike Bull or 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: OTC, Non-Resident: Draw
    Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
    Season Dates:
    Early Season: 8/15/2024 - 9/6/2024
    Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid on private land.
    Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
    Season Dates:
    Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025
    Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Not valid on National Forest lands or FWP WMAs

    Elk Permit: 411-20

    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. 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: 350

    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: 1800

    Elk B License: 411-00

    Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
    Season Dates:
    Early Season: 8/15/2024 - 9/6/2024
    Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid on private lands in HDs 411 and 535.Quota: 1200Quota Range: 100-1200
    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: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Valid in HDs 411 and 535.Quota: 1200Quota Range: 100-1200

    Elk B License: 005-00

    Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
    Season Dates:
    Tag Available Date: 8/12/2024
    Early Season: 8/15/2024 - 9/6/2024
    Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: OTCDetails: Only valid on private land.Quota: UNLQuota Range: UNL
    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
    Heritage Muzzleloader Season: 12/14/2024 - 12/22/2024
    Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: OTCQuota: UNLQuota Range: UNL
    Opportunity: Antlerless Elk
    Season Dates:
    Tag Available Date: 8/12/2024
    Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025
    Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: OTCDetails: Not valid on National Forest lands or FWP WMAs.Quota: UNLQuota Range: UNL

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