These big ranches are getting bought because they now have so many . This often-overlooked hunting area keeps the crowds to a minimum, but the elk herds are dazzlingly high in numbers. The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted several changes to this years hunting regulations. Pheasants will generally be found closer to riparian areas and grain sources. Whitetail harvests were below average in the Madison area in 2021 and within average for the Bozeman area. Hunting opportunity will be similar to last year, but much reduced from a few years back. 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 Posts: 1,663. What would be a reasonable expectation of seeing elk. Montana - Missouri Break's Private Land Elk Hunt (Permit Area 700 . The Yellowstone River corridor in southern Richland County experienced a more widespread outbreak, but nevertheless whitetail numbers remain good through much of the area. Thank you. A buddy and I drew that tag this year. In response to population declines, biologists in southeast Montana again reduced antlerless quotas, offering just 3,000 antlerless mule deer licenses for the 2022 season. i hope to be up there with a elk b tag. Increased hunter opportunity and drought have brought down pronghorn numbers and licenses have been reduced slightly this year, reflecting the lower numbers seen in summer surveys. 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. The southern Rocky Mountain Front shows overall stability in elk numbers compared to recent years, according to area biologist Brent Lonner. Some areas of HD 331 were affected by the Alder Creek Fire last year, which means reduced forage and cover in some areas and enhanced forage in others. The Hunt Started this Morning! Hunting unit 411 captures the northern part of these mountains and the surrounding foothills. . For more information on deer, elk and pronghorn numbers and hunting opportunities in western Montana, check out past editions of the FWP Region 2 Wildlife Quarterly, available online atfwp.mt.gov/r2-wildlife-quarterlies. Elk numbers in the western Little Belts and eastern Big Belts have increased the most, despite the liberal hunting regulations that have been in place there for some time, said biologist Jay Kolbe. Montana. In the central and western portion of the region, where sage-grouse habitat exists, adult numbers were slightly above average in Valley County, but below average in all areas to the west. Elk counts are within objective in HD 304, and counts are strong in HDs 311 and 361. Hunters must apply for a general deer tag or a general deer/elk combo tag, but it is pretty much a guaranteed draw. #19. Finally, start planning out your Montana elk hunt. These declines coincide with low fawn recruitment, which was likely influenced by drought conditions. Elk - Unit 705. TRUMP DID WIN!!! FWP finalized a mule deer study that included study areas in the Whitefish Range and Fisher River areas in Region 1. If hunters want their harvested animal sampled, they can submit samples themselves by following steps on the. Maps of the Libby CWD Management Zone are available on the FWP website or at the Kalispell regional office. However, hunters should be aware that elk are scarce in these districts; often highly transient or occurring in small, isolated pockets; and primarily found on private land. For HD 580, spring surveys and 2021 harvest data indicate average whitetail numbers. Research the latest Montana Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 705. You are using an out of date browser. Keep it within easy reach and be prepared to use it immediately. I applied for this area but did not draw the special but I did get a general combo tag. While some elk have returned to their traditional summer/fall ranges, it remains unclear what elk numbers will be like during the upcoming hunting season. We hunt the Bridger and Crazy Mountain ranges northwest of Bozeman, hunting districts 312, 315 and 393. FWP began collaringmoosein HDs 105 and 106 (and in two other study areas) in 2013. The light rain Stopped, and the High temp went from 90 degrees to 70. Drawing Statistics. Doggett suggests utilizing the available whitetail B licenses in the mountain foothill areas where the mule deer regulations switched to antlered buck only. Forums. The elk can be a bit scattered around the entire unit (N or S of 212). Northwest Montana has abundantwolfnumbers and recent population estimates indicate a relatively stable wolf population. The western portion of the region remains in severe drought conditions for the second year in a row. What's new . Antelope tags have been $200, and rifle hunters must draw the 700 unit either sex tag with the chances of drawing at about 30%. *All Combination License prices include the required Base Hunting License, Conservation License, Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass, and Application Fees. Scattered pockets of EHD were also observed along the Milk River from Glasgow to Malta and out on the prairie habitats in the eastern portion of the region, added Williamson. Elk hunting in Montana isnt the same throughout the entire state. Not looking for spots but just some general information. Pronghornpopulations in southeast Montana increased from last year and are 27 percent above the 10-year average. Best guess is that numbers may remain low until the later portion of general rifle season. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Was there last year for rifle with a friend but he got one on private ground. For quite a few years it has been one of the top producing areas for the sheer quantity of elk harvested; 700 elk were harvested in 2020 (the last year statistics were available). Back toward the middle of the state, just south of the Little Belt Mountains, the Little Belt Cattle Company occupies 8,000 acres of prime elk country. HD 576 pronghorn numbers are reasonably good, which will translate into good hunter success in 2022. Three consecutive mild winters have contributed to normal overwinterelkcalf survival, which should pay dividends for hunters on public lands this year and in the coming years. There was a record high elk count this year, including bulls, across HDs 445 and 455 this past March. A number of hunters missed this change in 2022 and got in trouble. Pronghorn numbers are down across most districts in the Livingston area, and license allocations were reduced across HDs 338, 339 and 317. HD 331 is no longer open for harvesting antlerless elk on the general license on public land. Replies 21 Views 7K. 423. Buck-to-doe ratios remain good, averaging 39 bucks per 100 does in the region. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. It is a great opportunity for a hunter with a lot of time as it gives you over 12 weeks to hunt throughout the archery, rifle, and muzzleloader season dates. Toggle navigation DRAW ODDS ALASKA BISON BLACK BEAR BROWN BEAR CARIBOU DALL SHEEP ELK MOOSE MOUNTAIN GOAT MUSK OX ARIZONA ELK MULE DEER ANTELOPE COUES DEER DESERT SHEEP CALIFORNIA ELK DEER ANTELOPE Search our database forMontana Elk opportunities. 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. The entire ranch is accessible for your elk hunt, but the hunt doesnt have to stop at the ranch boundaries. Have you ever hunted near that area before? Elk hunting is challenging in northwest Montana due to difficult terrain, heavily forested areas and densities relatively lower than other areas in Montana. HD 700 was surveyed in late December 2021, with excellent survey conditions and exceptional observability of the elk. Even if you dont draw a special permit, it doesnt mean that youre out of luck. Whitetailnumbers remain variable depending on the area of the region. out! 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. Total numbers of pronghorn have been good in the Sheridan area. HD 302 has seen strong buck-to-doe ratios but is likely experiencing lower fawn recruitment due to drought. Hunter harvest surveys from 2021 suggest an estimated elk harvest of 41 in HD 703 and 132 in HD 701. 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. Hunters are encouraged to submit CWD samples from whitetails taken in this area, especially west of Interstate 15. lands in HD 260 as listed. Partridge harvest in 2021 was above average in the eastern portions of the region but 60 percent of average in the western portions of the region, which was still a significant improvement over the previous five years. Remember that these general units are all over-the-counter licenses for residents and can receive a fair amount of hunting pressure. Spring pheasant counts were quite low this spring following last years drought. The past winter provided temperatures near average, but variable amounts of precipitation. Elk numbers vary by district in the Bozeman area. In HD 703 and the eastern three-quarters of HD 701, hunters can pursue any elk with a general license. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Hey, just following up on this thread to see how you did? Mule deer populations in HDs 319, 340, 350 and 370 appear to be on a downward trend. An example is that if you draw unit 410-21, which is an archery-only elk permit, you can only hunt archery elk in unit 410. Best bet is to go early as you can. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. If hunters want to be successful, scouting and understanding wolf behavior is important. 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. 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