Montana Elk Hunting District 702
Plan an elk hunt in Montana Hunting District 702. Review season dates, license options, draw odds, and harvest data, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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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.
Montana Elk Opportunities in HD 702
Archery Only Season
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. |
| Antlerless elk | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. |
| Antlerless elk | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Valid In All Region 7 HDs. |
| Antlerless elk, Spike Bull | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. 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 | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. 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 elk | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. 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 elk | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. 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 elk | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands. Permit Only Valid In HD 702. 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. |
General Season
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. |
| Antlerless elk | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. |
| Antlerless elk | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands Or CMR Refuge. Valid In All Region 7 HDs. |
| Antlerless elk, Spike Bull | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. 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 elk | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands. Permit Only Valid In HD 702. 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 elk | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. 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. |
Late Season
November 30, 2026 – February 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land In HDs 702, 704, And 705. |
| Antlerless elk | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land In HDs 702, 704, And 705. |
| Antlerless elk | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. |
| Antlerless elk | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. |
| Antlerless elk | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. |
Heritage Muzzleloader Season
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. |
| Antlerless elk | Muzzleloader | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. |
| Antlerless elk | Muzzleloader | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands Or CMR Refuge. Valid In All Region 7 HDs. |
| Antlerless elk, Spike Bull | Muzzleloader | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. 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 elk | Muzzleloader | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Not Valid On National Forest Lands. Permit Only Valid In HD 702. 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 elk | Muzzleloader | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 702, 704, And 705. 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. |
License and Permit Options
Elk B License (799-00)
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk B License 799-00 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $25.00 |
| Elk B License 799-00 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $275.00Application fee included in price |
Elk B License 007-00
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk B License | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $25.00 |
| Elk B License | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $275.00Application fee included in price |
Elk B License 700-00
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk B License | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $25.00 |
| Elk B License | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $275.00Application fee included in price |
Elk Permit 702-20
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Permit 702-20 | 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 |
| Elk Permit 702-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $9.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
Elk Permit 799-20
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Permit 799-20 | 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 |
| Elk Permit 799-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $9.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
Elk Permit 799-21
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Permit 799-21 | 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 |
| Elk Permit 799-21 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $9.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
General Elk License
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Elk License | Resident | Ages 18–61 | OTC | $20.00 |
| General Elk License | Resident | Disabled hunters | OTC | $10.00 |
| General Elk License | Resident | Ages 12–17 and 62+; Youth and senior hunters | OTC | $10.00 |
| Big Game Combination - Drawing | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $1,312.00 |
| Big Game Combination - College Student | Nonresident | College student | — | $656.00 |
| Big Game Combination - Youth (12-17) - Sponsored | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters; Sponsored | — | $656.00 |
| NR Big Game Combination License | Nonresident | Native | — | $656.00 |
| Elk Combination - Drawing | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $1,112.00 |
| Elk Combination - College Student | Nonresident | College student | — | $556.00 |
| Elk Combination - Youth (12-17) - Sponsored | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters; Sponsored | — | $556.00 |
| NR Elk Combination License | Nonresident | Native | — | $556.00 |
Draw Odds
Estimated first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Counts reflect first-choice applications and successful draws.
Elk B License · 007-00 — Resident · Regular pool
License Quota (2026)800
Total Applicant Count (2026)1,046
Total Draw Success Count (2026)702
Harvest Stats
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Harvest and Hunter Trends
Harvest Success
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)263
Latest Estimated Hunters (2024)771
Hunter Days (2024)5,137
Days per Hunter (2024)7
Harvest Success (2024)36.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
For Montana HD 702, Elk Permit applications are due April 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents. Elk B License applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
The elk harvest success rate in Montana HD 702 was 36.84 percent in 2024.
The license or permit needed to hunt elk in Montana HD 702 depends on the hunt. Big Game Combination License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Elk B License (resident and nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Elk Combination License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Elk Permit (resident and nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License, Conservation License, and General Elk License. General Elk License (resident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Check the current regulations for the license and hunt you plan to pursue.
Elk season in Montana HD 702 includes archery season from September 5 through October 18, 2026, general season from October 24 through November 29, 2026, late season from November 30, 2026 through February 15, 2027, and heritage muzzleloader season from December 12 through December 20, 2026. Check the current regulations for exact dates and license requirements.
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