Near the Sweetgrass Hills, pronghorn have been well under long-term average in previous years but have recovered somewhat and are just slightly below average this year. The number of elk observed during post-season aerial surveys currently numbers approximately 7,500 elk (Figures 1, 2, and 3). Montana - Missouri Break's Private Land Elk Hunt (Permit Area 700 . Biologists will set quotas on an annual basis; the licenses will first be available through the drawing process (deadline: June 1 each year). Even if youre not after that trophy bull, youre likely to find a legal elk since this area allows you to harvest brow-tined bulls or antlerless with your general tag. The areas that received good moisture throughout the early brood-rearing season in late June into July will have the greatest brood success and best pheasant numbers this fall. We hunt from our campsite which is . Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! When you draw a tag, the wildlife is so abundant in this district that youre very likely to find the perfect animal to satisfy that itch that came when you learned about how incredible elk hunting in Montana really is. Do you have any points built up, preference or bonus? In the Sweetgrass Hills, elk numbers remain well over objective, giving hunters opportunity to harvest antlerless elk. In HD 329, elk numbers have been increasing over the past 10 years, and hunters there can likely expect strong elk numbers and bull-to-cow ratios. Joined Oct 29, 2017 Messages 139 . In general,pronghornpopulations have been slowly increasing the past 10 years across the region from historic lows in 2011. As in other years, hunter success will be influenced by snowfall during the hunting season. Montana should be included in your application strategy if you are looking at having an elk tag in your pocket each year. Was a great opening weekend with snow and cold and lot of elk. Where drought conditions have persisted in the region, hunters will likely find lower juvenile numbers on the landscape and will have to cover more ground and seek out good habitat conditions to be successful. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: Spring surveys for HDs 535 and 540 showed mule deer numbers in these districts were similar to the previous year and also well below the long-term average. Everything about tire chains and 4X4 is right. Find which one fits your personality the best. Elk distribution in the Dillon area may look differently than it has in the past due to extreme climatic variation. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property. Montana. Mule deer populations in HDs 319, 340, 350 and 370 appear to be on a downward trend. As is often the case, hunters have both good news and bad news when it comes to the big game hunting outlook for 2022 in FWPs Region 4, north central Montana. Specifically, early vs late season elk presence in the area. Drought in 2021 led to EHD outbreaks in many parts of the region. If you harvest an animal, remove it from the field as quickly as possible. Hunters are reminded to check the regulations as only antlered bucks (i.e. Antlerless elk may be harvested on private land with a general license. Its the hunters responsibility to know where they are at all times, and what the rules are for that area. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. Hunters may be able to purchase an OTC archery stamp and hunt all or a portion of the archery season. Being in the breaks out of Sand Springs, I've driven past that area and around Ft. Peck and really found the country to my liking. Archery: Sept. 2 - Oct. 15 Youth, deer only: Oct. 19 - Oct. 20 General: Oct. 21 - Nov. 26 Shoulder seasons: Aug. 15 - Feb. 15, varying dates before and/or after the archery and general seasons Muzzleloader: Dec. 9 - 17 Let other hunters know when bears and/or fresh sign are observed. Drawing Statistics. Prepare for the cold and you'll be fine on the warm days. The hunts take place in the Missouri Breaks on both private and public ground. Let me know your thoughts, and any info! Check the regulations to find out which licenses are valid for these hunts and where they occur. With room to spread out, it's important to know how the elk tend to migrate around through the area. HH. Antlerless whitetail licenses will now be allocated similar to antlerless mule deer licenses. Remember that these general units are all over-the-counter licenses for residents and can receive a fair amount of hunting pressure. Id love to talk to your son about his experience in unit 700. Sage-grousecounts this spring showed numbers to be at a 10-year low. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Hunters will receive information and a map of that does locations and history after returning the collar. Other Species in Unit Elk, Mountain Lion , . Wings will be used to determine the age and sex of grouse to determine productivity for the year. Just north of Bozeman and Livingston, the Bridger Mountains run north and south. FWP finalized a mule deer study that included study areas in the Whitefish Range and Fisher River areas in Region 1. Resident or non-resident hunters longing for a special permit, on that allows you to shoot a bull elk in a unit that otherwise is antlerless only, the time to start looking is also before April 1st. Hunter surveys indicate 498 elk taken in HD 700, and about 762 in the Custer Forest Elk Management Unit (HDs 702, 704 and 705). Elk should be in good weight and condition going into the fall after a wet spring and early summer. Pretty much the only thing for certain is the wind will blow. Also, I was curious if there is a . The center of the region, Phillips and Valley counties, saw marginally improved conditions this hatching season and were briefly out of drought status in July. S. Elk hunting in Montana? Montana tracks antler points of deer. Montana Elk Objective Maps . Also during rifle season this area gets pounded by deer hunters in the rut. Finally, start planning out your Montana elk hunt. In addition to the following hunting forecast, FWP provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program. . While drought conditions statewide have shown some improvement, some areas of Region 4 still remain in the highest category of drought found anywhere in Montana, and bird numbers in these areas reflect that fact and remain very low. Mule deerrecruitment in the Helena area was up this spring compared to last year with good winter survival, though overall numbers are still low. I hunted that unit this year and it required lots of miles, many following in the footsteps of other hunters due to access points. Successful hunters in Region 1 are required to submit a premolar tooth, the sex of the harvested bear, bear management unit number and general location of the harvest within 10 days of harvest. Apr 25, 2017 #3 Oldbig New member. 700 404 651 530 400 611 401 620 640 410 650 500 100 630 380 580 520 680 570 121 447 413 560 417 340 311 1 03 426 110 . Some of the areas in the western half of the state are teeming with elk, with many of them hidden amongst the old-growth evergreen forests. Dont let that dissuade you, though! In contrast, wet conditions this spring and good forage growth could mean wider distribution of elk and other wildlife this hunting season. Bird populations in this area of the region are expected to be slightly below average. If you can find some block management close to those areas is where Id spend most of my time. But harvest results here have been decent in recent years. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Northern Carter and southern Fallon counties were particularly hard hit by EHD, with a widespread outbreak that resulted in significant mortality. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Ohio. A 15-percent increase in sage-grouse population trends were observed in the Sheridan area this spring. I have never archery hunted there before. Results are available 9 to 12 months after the seasons close. 7 HDS. Finding areas with grass higher than your shin, mixed with shrubs and small draws and near a food source (farmland/shrub berries) is a good place to start. Hunters should be aware of a HD boundary change affecting HDs 310 and 360 in the Big Sky area. The message here is that the extra windshield time to reach the southeast corner of Region 7 is absolutely worth it, said Melissa Foster, Glendive/Baker biologist. . I thought I would add,if you hunt from the water be prepared to be stranded by waves. Elk Hunting in Montana HD 302 - Tendoys . Its expected that hunters will find a number of pronghorn similar to what they may have observed last year. In the eastern portions of the region, sharptail numbers are expected to be fair to good. Upland game bird numbers in Region 2 are generally looking pretty good for the 2022 fall season. Elk distribution will likely change from now through the archery season and again during general rifle season due to changes in vegetation, snow levels and hunting pressure. There are also a number of limited-entry units that have the potential to produce bigger bulls, with most of these units located on the eastern half of the state. Conditions in much of southeast Montana are considerably better than last year at this time, when the landscape was ravaged by drought. Visithttps://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/wolffor more information. Mule deer numbers in HD 329 appear to be holding steady, with some growth over the past 10 years. After that it dried up got hot and wasnt enough feed to keep em on public and hunting got real tough. A Type 2 is also a rifle hunt. Once you find a general area they aren't too hard to find again. With the Bridger Mountains just a few miles to your west and the Crazy Mountains a few miles to your east, the Muddy Creek Ranch offers over 2,700 acres of land that is great elk habitat. Wife had it last year, Choices for 30x+ mag and simple mil based reticle. Overall, mule deer numbers should besimilar to last year with a continued influx of yearling bucks. In the Sheridan area, a measurable reduction in mule deer was observed relative to last year. Time and distance from 700 N Larrabee St Unit 1702. JavaScript is disabled. HD 319 is now a limited draw permit for mule deer bucks, along with a limited number of B licenses; therefore, hunterscannothunt mule deer in HD 319 unless they have either this permit or a B license specific to HD 319. As part of the regulation simplification effort during the 2022-2023 biennial season setting, the portion of HD 393 which allowed either-sex harvest with a general license was eliminated. Cow on Tuesday, 422 yards Bull scored 374 6/8. Game damage and management deer B licenses do not count toward this total. Carry and know how to use bear spray. Just received my Montana elk tags in the mail. Just dont shoot a spike or a forked antler elk, and youre good. Buck-to-doe and fawn-to-doe ratios remain below average. Historically, these licenses had been selling out by the third week of the season, but this year there were very few left over after the draw and they were sold out soon after surpluses licenses were offered. If you intend to use scents to either mask human odor or as an attractant for deer and elk, you should be aware there are regulations on which ones you can use. Elk hunting recommendations for a once in a lifetime hunt. "But back then there were also only 700 elk in the entire range. License/Permit Type. This has led to large brood sizes for all forest grouse and wild turkeys. Doggett suggests utilizing the available whitetail B licenses in the mountain foothill areas where the mule deer regulations switched to antlered buck only. We hunt the Bridger and Crazy Mountain ranges northwest of Bozeman, hunting districts 312, 315 and 393. Hunters in other regions are required to submit the hide and skull to an FWP official within 10 days of harvest so FWP can collect a tooth for aging. Expect poorer than average pheasant hunting. Drought may have forced some pronghorn to abandon the district. Manyduskyandruffed grousewere detected during the spring breeding season. Thank you. With this years precipitation and good growing season this year, fawn recruitment is expected to rebound next year. Pronghornnumbers in HD 506 are below average and very similar to last year. Generally, mule deer populations remain above average in the eastern third of the region as well as the areas north of Highway 2. Recruitment from last winter was decent, as were bull-to-cow ratios. Double check theregulationsto be sure. Despite the spring conditions, overall numbers should be similar to last year and hunting should be good for all three species of mountain grouse. As a non-resident, however, your odds (without buying extra points) of drawing a tag land you right around 70%. Some units are brow-tined bull only, meaning you cant shoot cow elk, spike elk, or forked antler elk. Whitetail numbers in this area are expected to take a couple of years to recover. Pay close attention to the regulations to make sure you are aware of season length and are properly licensed to hunt mule deer. The interactive Hunt Planner map allows users to look at information for various species, including hunting districts and regulations. Hunting district 310 is below objective, and antlerless elk harvest in this district is prohibited. The elk populations on the north side of the Breaks in region 6 have fallen below elk population objectives, with the exception of unit 690. where the objective for elk counted is 700 elk and we observed 919 elk in 2003. Hunters should expect elk distribution to be similar to 2021, given the continuation of drought in most of this HD. I will do that. we should hear in a few weeks if we draw been working on ammo and waiting for weather to get decent here to try the four loads I have to determine what the rifles like best Good luck to you as well. I have some info on New Mexico, Colorado and some Western MT info that I would be happy to share as well. Because its a big state, and there is a lot to see here. The Yellowstone River corridor in southern Richland County experienced a more widespread outbreak, but nevertheless whitetail numbers remain good through much of the area. located 2.9 miles from 5114 W Montana St Unit G. 5114 W Montana St Unit G is near Chicago Midway International, located 10.5 miles or 19 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 11.5 miles or 19 minutes away. The center of the region falls in between these two, with pheasant populations starting the year slightly below average. the Elk populations are being reduced in the breaks to comply with an outdated elk management plan that was based on landowner tolerance, there is about 1/2 of the elk in the breaks we use to have . Protect our herds: properly dispose of carcasses. Check the regulations to see what license opportunities are valid north or south of Rock Creek. Several districts were combined, and HD 101 now has a three-week general antlered buck mule deer season followed by a limited hunt where only permit holders may harvest a mule deer buck. FWP can help. Have you ever hunted near that area before? Location: NW Montana / SW . It's important to note that Hunting District 411, along with many other special-permit units in Montana, has way more elk than the state's management plan prescribes. . The 2022 survey showed white-tailed deer density averages of 7.3 deer-per-square mile across the deer trend areas, which is 31 percent below the long-term average of 10.6 deer-per-square mile. Results from the 2022 summer aerial surveys indicate pronghorn buck:doe:fawn ratios of 42:100:61; the 10-year average is 53:100:71. The Hunt Started this Morning! Although the Wilks' 454 agreement, . There used to be some big deer there, and no one really hunted them. He actually died there on his last hunt. If you look at our archery elk table, you will see 411-21, 417-21, 455-21, 447-21, 595-21, and 799-21. Scores . out! The result is more opportunity with an increase in both either-sex and doe/fawn licenses. Abundant spring/summer rainfall this year has resulted in rapid recovery of range plants, but abundant vegetation also means increased fire danger as grass dries out. In most of the northern portion of Region 5, spring surveys and 2021 harvest data indicate below-average numbers of white-tailed deer. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hunters who come upon a wing collection barrel while traveling from a hunt are asked to putonly onewing from each harvested bird into the barrel. The east side of the range is home large herds of elk that contain a significant number of really big bulls. This ranch has unique access to incredible hunts, but its for the archery hunter out there. Hunting is limited to a few hunters who received a license through a special drawing. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! If a bear hunter would like to know the age of the bear they harvested, they may look on MyFWP, or call their local area biologist. Bull on Monday 7x8, 389 yards, 300 WM 215gr Berger. This year was darn near t-shirt weather the whole season. HELENA Are you ready for hunting season? Drew this tag last year. The number of elk observed during post-season . Most elk hunting opportunities are allocated through limited permit or B License drawing in the region, except for HD 690, where general licenses are valid for antlerless elk during the general season. The light rain Stopped, and the High temp went from 90 degrees to 70. So well look at a few of the best elk hunting units in Montana. Theyre happy to help and can often get you pointed in the right direction with just a few simple tips. Across much of the Golden Triangle,mule deerpopulations remain above average overall with some increases in antlerless licenses. If youre a Montana resident, your general tag will allow you to hunt either sex elk. Elk Hunting Montana Unit 700-20 Bull Elk cherokees May 4, 2021 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member 1 2 Next C cherokees Well-Known Member Joined Jun 24, 2014 Messages 94 May 4, 2021 #1 Any advice on Montana Unit 700-20. would be greatly appreciated. The good thing about upland birds is that they have a high fecundity and are able to rebound very quickly if given adequate conditions. Carry the equipment you need to process a carcass and get it out of the field as quickly as possible. Note: hunters may possess a total of seven Deer B Licenses in any combination. Even if you dont draw a special permit, it doesnt mean that youre out of luck. Hope to hear back from you! Opportunities to huntmule deerare somewhat limited in western Montana. Hi all! When choosing a place to hunt, hunters should first consider their target species. Sharptailnumbers are likely to be similar to last year. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Total number of resident and nonresident 1st choice applicants. Happy for him ! When you know where youre going, now look into whether or not you will need a special permit, or if that general tag meets all of your needs. Mineral County. When youre looking for a Montana elk hunting lease, and youre more concerned with filling the freezer with some of the best wild game meat you have ever tasted, then opting for a hunting unit that allows you to harvest any animal you happen to see is where its at. Total number of 1st choice applicants that were successful. Testing for CWD is voluntary and hunters wishing to have harvested deer, elk and moose tested can submit samples themselves, visit the Libby CWD Sampling Station (Montana Department of Transportation shop on U.S. Highway 2, mile marker 35) on weekends during the general season or stop by the Region 1 Headquarters in Kalispell (490 North Meridian) during business hours Monday thru Friday. Thank you in Advance Art Elk populations in HD 555 continue to suffer the lingering impacts of previous fires. I drew the same tag this year. Last year opening day it was 10-20 below zero, with a decent amount of snow on the ground. There have been many hunters, with amazing shooting abilities, that have put 2 or 3 bullets into the vital organs before their bull fell. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. A ranch like Elk Creek Adventures. Winter survival was good here with mild winter conditions last season. Expect similar hunting to last year in this area. Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Elk Hunting Montana Unit 700: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: Montana Unit 700 #16383241 08/28/21. In total, 1,379 elk were counted in the HD with a bull ratio of 28 bulls per 100 cows, and a calf ratio of 54 calves to 100 cows. In recent years, FWP has detected CWD in white-tailed deer, mule deer and moose in the Libby area. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Out of those 700, half of them were bull elk. After that it dried up got hot and wasn't enough feed to keep em on public and hunting got real tough. Hunters are encouraged to submit CWD samples from whitetails taken in this area, especially west of Interstate 15. Montana Unit 700-20 Bull Elk. When youre looking for a unit thats a little more open one where you dont need a special permit to shoot a bull elk look to number 393. Breaks unit 700 question Montana. backyardsniper; Jun . Get a good quality boot that is water proof as the weather can change drastically from the beginning of a hunt to the end. Overall, partridge numbers this fall are likely to remain average to above average for the eastern half of the region, and below average for the western half of the region. However, hunters should still find many opportunities to harvest whitetails, which will be found primarily on private lands and agricultural areas. lands in HD 260 as listed. Forest grouse populations are considered to be stable in the region. FWP biologists use this age information, along with the sex of the bear, to manage bear populations in Montana. Pronghorn numbers in HD 586 have been mostly stable over the past four years but remain about 25 percent below average. We will get into a few more of those details as we discover the prime elk hunting units in Montana below. Overall whitetail numbers should be stable to increasing across the region, and hunters should see a fair number of bucks this fall due to three years of solid recruitment. There is also an area in HD 103 that requires a permit to hunt mule deer (HD 103-50). If hunters want to be successful, scouting and understanding wolf behavior is important. The archery season dates will allow you to hunt all phases of the rut, while most general rifle hunters wait for weather to push the elk down into lower, more accessible country. Research the latest Montana Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 700. Search our database forMontana Elk opportunities. Expect decent antler growth this year due to good growing conditions this spring. However, survey efforts suggest declines over the past two years. Survey efforts indicate that pronghorn numbers are strongest in the southeastern portion of Region 7 and are not as robust in the northwestern portion of the region. Some block management in the area we were in . You must log in or register to reply here. Elevations vary from 5,200 ft. to 7,200 ft. The LO Ranch straddles two units: 700 and 701, with the bulk of the ranch in the northerly 700 district. Was there last year for rifle with a friend but he got one on private ground. Total mule deer numbers in the Livingston area observed during spring surveys were near 10- and 20-year averages in the Brackett Creek trend area (HD 393) but were below average in the Gardiner trend area (HD 313). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I drew the same tag this year. to learn what food storage rules apply where youre hunting. There have been several changes to elk regulations in the Butte area hunting districts so please check the regulations before heading afield. In 1990 the Department purchased a conservation easement in HD 631 on 19,189 acres belonging to the Page-Whitham Ranch. Bull ratios in HD 313 are similar to recent years but remain below historic levels. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? Visithttps://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/mooseformore information. While sage grouse appear to tolerate drought conditions somewhat better than our other game birds, the continued dry conditions, especially in the far-western portions of the region, may impact sage grouse production this year. Visitfwp.mt.gov/cwdfor more information. From check station and wing barrel data, we observe that juveniles (birds hatched that year) typically comprise most of the birds harvested (60 to 80 percent depending on the species). Keep these precautions in mind when hunting in grizzly country: For more tips on staying safe in bear country, visitFWPs Bear Aware web page. Had it last year, fawn recruitment is expected to take a couple of years recover... 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