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Top 25 Public-Land Elk Hunts
This state-by-state guide to the best public-land elk hunts in America includes information on specific units, tags requirements, and deadlines.
Scott Bestul
Montana truly has it all for elk bowhunters; booming herds and fine bulls that can come from virtually any unit. That said, two areas stand out for do-it yourself hunters happy with any bull.
14. The Beaverhead National Forest (outside Dillon) is known for high elk densities and is a perennial hotspot for bowhunters.
15. Two large sections of the Gallatin National Forest south of Bozeman offer more hunting opportunity than you could exploit in a lifetime, and come with the bonus of good elk numbers and some fine bulls.
16. For archers looking for something different than high mountain hunting, archery-only area in the Missouri River Breaks area have a reputation for producing some true trophy elk.
Licenses and Tags: All Montana big game licenses are issued via lottery draw, and applications are due in March. Contact Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, 406-444-2612; fwp.state.mt.us.
14. The Beaverhead National Forest (outside Dillon) is known for high elk densities and is a perennial hotspot for bowhunters.
15. Two large sections of the Gallatin National Forest south of Bozeman offer more hunting opportunity than you could exploit in a lifetime, and come with the bonus of good elk numbers and some fine bulls.
16. For archers looking for something different than high mountain hunting, archery-only area in the Missouri River Breaks area have a reputation for producing some true trophy elk.
Licenses and Tags: All Montana big game licenses are issued via lottery draw, and applications are due in March. Contact Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, 406-444-2612; fwp.state.mt.us.
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