This hunting district is located in east-central Montana, just north of Miles City. The area features a mix of state, BLM, and private lands, making access challenging; however, many ranches participate in Montana’s Block Management program, allowing hunters entry to private properties. The average elk harvested is typically a raghorn. While competition can be intense, the large game populations mean that knowledgeable hunters should have little trouble filling their tags. Elk hunting for branch-antlered bulls is restricted to permit holders in the southwestern corner of the district, while spikes and cows are available on a general tag throughout the area.
August 15, 2026 – September 4, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. Valid In HD 590 And Portion Of HD 701 North Of The Yellowstone River, South Of Hwy 12, West Of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Antlerless | — | — |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. Valid in portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. Only valid on private land. |
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Archery | Draw |
| Land: Valid In All Region 7 HDs. Valid in all Region 7 HDs. |
| Antlerless | Archery | OTC |
| Land: Valid In HD 590 And Portion Of HD 701 North Of The Yellowstone River, South Of Hwy 12, West Of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Antlerless | Archery | OTC |
| Valid in portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Antlerless, Spike Bull | Archery | — |
| Valid in portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Either-sex | Archery | Draw |
| Land: Valid In HD 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. |
| Either-sex | Archery | Draw |
| Valid in HD 590 and portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and 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. |
| Either-sex | Archery | — |
| Only valid outside the portion of HD 701 north of Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Either-sex | Archery | Draw |
| Land: 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. 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. |
| Either-sex | Archery | Draw |
| 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. 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. |
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| Valid in portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Antlerless | — | Draw |
| Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands Or CMR Refuge. Valid In All Region 7 HDs. Not valid on National Forest lands or CMR Refuge. Valid in all Region 7 HDs. |
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| Land: Valid In HD 590 And Portion Of HD 701 North Of The Yellowstone River, South Of Hwy 12, West Of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Antlerless, Spike Bull | — | — |
| Valid in portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Either-sex | — | Draw |
| Valid in HD 590 and portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and 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. |
| Either-sex | — | — |
| Only valid outside the portion of HD 701 north of Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Either-sex | — | Draw |
| Land: Valid In HD 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. |
November 30, 2026 – February 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| Valid in portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| Land: Valid In HD 590 And Portion Of HD 701 North Of The Yellowstone River, South Of Hwy 12, West Of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Antlerless | — | — |
| Valid in portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands Or CMR Refuge. Valid In All Region 7 HDs. Not valid on National Forest lands or CMR Refuge. Valid in all Region 7 HDs. |
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | OTC |
| Valid in portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Antlerless, Spike Bull | Muzzleloader | — |
| Valid in portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Valid in HD 590 and portion of HD 701 north of the Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and 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. |
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | — |
| Only valid outside the portion of HD 701 north of Yellowstone River, south of Hwy 12 and west of Sumatra-Hysham Rd. |
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Land: Valid In HD 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. |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $20.00 |
| Nonresident | Native | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $135.00 |
| Nonresident | — | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $270.00 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $25.00 |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $275.00Application fee included in price |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $9.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $9.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $9.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $9.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Disabled hunters | OTC | $10.00 |
| Resident | Ages 12–17 and 62+; Youth and senior hunters | OTC | $10.00 |
| Resident | Ages 18–61 | OTC | $20.00 |
Modeled first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Estimates are capped at 99.99% and do not represent a guaranteed draw.
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Latest Estimated Harvest (2012)47
Latest Estimated Hunters (2012)300
Hunter Days (2012)1,450
Days per Hunter (2012)5
Harvest Success (2012)15.7%