Archery Hunting District 411-21
(Bundled HD 411 & HD 412)
HD 411-21 offers phenomenal Pope & Young–class potential and holds a strong elk population. With only 21% public land, access is the key to success, making a qualified outfitter essential.
Bonus Points Required*:
- Residents & Nonresidents: 100% draw
Archery Hunting District 417-21
(Bundled HD 417 & HD 426)
This district is well known for producing true trophy bull elk. Public land accounts for just 38%, and hunters dramatically improve their success by partnering with an established, reliable outfitter who understands the area.
Bonus Points Required*:
- Residents: 2
- Nonresidents: 5–9
Archery Hunting District 447-21
With only 20% public land, HD 447-21 excels as a private-land trophy elk destination. Private land hunts are extremely successful and consistently produce high-quality bulls. This district has earned a reputation for delivering results when paired with the right outfitter.
Bonus Points Required*:
- Residents: 100% draw
- Nonresidents: 2–8
Archery Hunting District 595-21
(Bundled HDs 502, 535, 555, 590 & portions of 701)
HD 595-21 offers some of the best trophy archery elk hunting in the state. With very limited public land, private land access is critical, and success depends on securing a high-quality outfitter with proven access.
Bonus Points Required*:
- Residents & Nonresidents: 100% draw
Archery Hunting District 690-21
HD 690-21 is one of the top trophy elk districts in the state, capable of producing truly exceptional bulls. The challenge lies in availability—only 50 archery permits are issued, making this one of the most competitive draws.
If you’re fortunate enough to draw, expert guidance is essential.
Bonus Points Required*:
- Residents: 4–14
- Nonresidents: 10–12
Archery Hunting District 700-21
While HD 700-21 contains approximately 50% public land, the largest and most consistent trophy bulls are taken on well-managed private land. This district has a long-standing history of producing trophy-class elk.
Bonus Points Required*:
- Residents: 3–19
Nonresidents: 11
Archery Hunting District 799-21
HD 799-21 is widely regarded as the premier trophy bull elk district in the state. With approximately 81% private land, the highest-quality hunts occur on well managed private ranches. For hunters seeking a true once-in-a-lifetime bull, working with a reputable private-land outfitter is essential.
Bonus Points Required*:
- Residents: 4–14
Nonresidents: 10–12
*Montana's Point System Explained
Montana’s Bonus Point system does not guarantee a preference to the applicant with the most Bonus Points; rather, it increases that applicant’s odds of drawing. The system works by squaring the number of Bonus Points an applicant has. For example, an applicant with 4 Bonus Points will receive 16 entries in the draw (4 × 4). Because of this system, the number of Bonus Points required for each Hunting District is presented as a range rather than a fixed number.
Learn more about Montana's Point System Here
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Drawing is only the first step. Limited permits and high demand make choosing the right outfitter critical. We work with trusted, established outfitters in these districts to help you turn opportunity into success.
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