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HD 702

This hunting district is situated between the Bighorn River and the Tongue River in southeastern Montana. While the area is predominantly private land, it does support some quality game. Hunters can easily access this unit for day trips from either Billings or Miles City with just a short drive.

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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

Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: Draw

Opportunity: Spike Bull or Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

General Season: 10/26/2024 - 12/1/2024

Heritage Muzzleloader Season: 12/14/2024 - 12/22/2024

Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Not valid on National Forest lands.

Opportunity: Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025

Tag Availability: Resident: OTC, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid on private land.

Elk Permit: 799-20

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. Only valid in HDs 702, 704, and 705. 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: 280

Elk Permit: 799-21

Opportunity: Either-sex Elk

Season Dates:

Archery Only Season: 9/7/2024 - 10/20/2024

Elk B License: 700-00

Opportunity: Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025

Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid on private land.Quota: 700Quota Range: 300-700

Elk B License: 799-00

Opportunity: 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: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid in HDs 702, 704, and 705.Quota: 600Quota Range: 25-800

Opportunity: Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025

Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid on private land in HDs 702, 704 and 705.Quota: 600Quota Range: 25-800

Elk B License: 007-00

Opportunity: Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

Archery Only Season: 9/7/2024 - 10/20/2024

Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Valid in all Region 7 HDs.Quota: 800Quota Range: 500-1500

Opportunity: Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

General Season: 10/26/2024 - 12/1/2024

Heritage Muzzleloader Season: 12/14/2024 - 12/22/2024

Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Not valid on National Forest lands or CMR Refuge. Valid in all Region 7 HDs.Quota: 800Quota Range: 500-1500

Opportunity: Antlerless Elk

Season Dates:

Late Season: 12/2/2024 - 2/15/2025

Tag Availability: Resident: Draw, Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Only valid on private land.Quota: 800Quota Range: 500-1500