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HD 590

Unit 590 is located east of Billings and south of Roundup, and includes the Bull Mountains to the north of the Yellowstone River and Pine Ridge to the south of the river. This unit offers a chance to hunt for branch antlered bulls, but hunters can also use a general tag to hunt for antlerless or spike deer.

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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: Draw

Elk Permit: 590-20

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: 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. Valid in HD 590 and a portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12, west of SumatraHysham Rd.Quota: 380

Elk Permit: 595-21

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. 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 datesQuota: 1800