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. This year was darn near t-shirt weather the whole season. White-tailed deerspring surveys in HDs 502, 525, 555 and 575 showed a modest uptick in over-winter fawn survival in 2022, which should result in some improvement of whitetail numbers for the upcoming hunting season. For that reason, among others, pronghorn licenses were reduced in HD 444 for the 2022 season. Hunters should expect to find about the same number of elk they observed last year. Any input relating to that district would be appreciated. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? If the animal is transported for taxidermy or meat processing, the brain and spinal tissue must be bagged and disposed of in a Class II landfill. 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. Although the 2021 drought has passed in much of the region (with Garfield County being the exception), its effect on southeastern Montana deer populations remains apparent. Follow all food storage regulations. 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. Montana Elk Objective Maps . HunterShooter58 # 16423964 09/11/21. 700 East 51st Street . As in other years, hunter success will be influenced by snowfall during the hunting season. These licenses are valid across all of Region 6 to allow hunters to use the license where whitetail numbers may be higher. Similar to mule deer, whitetail fawn recruitment this spring was below average at 44 fawns per 100 adults. Through the program, we coordinate with landowners to provide hunting access to more than 7 million acres of private land. Although the Wilks' 454 agreement, . The first three digits most often represent the hunting district number. Hunter harvest surveys from 2021 suggest an estimated elk harvest of 41 in HD 703 and 132 in HD 701. A 15-percent increase in sage-grouse population trends were observed in the Sheridan area this spring. From about 2012-2020, mule deer numbers had been increasing in southeast Montana, a result of mild winters and good spring/summer moisture. For most hunting districts in this region,elknumbers remain at or near all-time highs. The general elk license is valid for spike bull or antlerless elk in HDs 702, 704 and 705 (but not valid on the Custer National Forest during the general rifle season). Wing collection barrels are blue and will be in various locations during the sage-grouse hunting season, from Sept. 1 to 30. 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. Good luck. FWP staffs ability to collect samples at game check stations will be limited and will occur only if it can be done safely and check stations are not busy. Rifle Elk Hunting. Despite good numbers, wolves can be difficult to find, dont always move as a pack and often move long distances. Thread starter rackcity24; Start date Feb 25, 2018; Feb 25, 2018 #1 R. rackcity24 Lil-Rokslider. I'm a Montana resident and I just learned I drew a bull elk tag for HD 631 during the rifle season this year. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The second option is to hunt elk in one of the general units. Drew this tag last year. Winter survival was good here with mild winter conditions last season. #1. Hunters should read the regulations and become thoroughly familiar with these new boundaries and the regulations and license opportunities for them. Elk hunting is challenging in northwest Montana due to difficult terrain, heavily forested areas and densities relatively lower than other areas in Montana. Wildlife staff observed reduced calf recruitment in the northern Yellowstone herd (HD 313) last winter, though population impacts are still unclear. Hunt; Fish; State Parks; Activities; Conservation; Education Antelope tags have been $200, and rifle hunters must draw the 700 unit either sex tag with the chances of drawing at about 30%. In areas where surveys were conducted in spring of 2022,elkcalf recruitment was similar to last year: relatively low compared to other parts of Montana, but consistent with the five-year average for areas where surveys were conducted in northwest Montana. Elk numbers in HD 380 may be down a little in some localized areas, but overall numbers continue to be within objective. I hunted that unit this year and it required lots of miles, many following in the footsteps of other hunters due to access points. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In HD 318, there are pronghorn does that are collared as part of an FWP study. One change of note is that Rock Creek replaced Big Creek as the dividing line in HD 314. Montana has always been a good place to hunt elk, especially if you are a bowhunter as the season runs into the middle of October. Elk movement and harvest is going to be influenced by the arrival of snow. Keep in mind that your preference points will not be reinstated if you return your general license for a refund. This may give the illusion that numbers are worse than they actually are. Mule deernumbers observed this year on the 14 spring trend areas were 36 percent below 2021 and 47 percent below the long-term average. Any surplus licenses first will be distributed through the surplus list (the deadline to sign up was Aug. 7, 2022), and finally, if leftover licenses remain, they will be sold over the counter on a first-come, first-served basis. Know Thy Self! Buck-to-doe ratios remain good, averaging 39 bucks per 100 does in the region. This winter has been really good for precipitation across Montana, and if it keeps up, the Breaks units should have a really good horn growth year. Pronghorn numbers in HD 586 have been mostly stable over the past four years but remain about 25 percent below average. Everything about tire chains and 4X4 is right. I saw around 60 fawns per 100 does during my pronghorn survey flights this summer, which is good fawn production, he said. Overall pronghorn numbers both north and south of the Little Belts (HDs 430 and 490) continue to recover from declines we saw following the harsh winters a few years ago.. tire chains and new mud tires are a must when they get .25 in rain, or the snow melts any you will not like the roads at all..there are very little rocks on the roads up there..lots of public get onx maps, some of the landowners are not very nice to non paying hunters and some dont like hunters at all, so be sure of where you are, and hold your ground if you know you are in the right. Temperatures in June were near average with below-average precipitation, but in July and August, the summer turned hot and dry. Results are available 9 to 12 months after the seasons close. According to Lonner, July surveys showed near average buck numbers but below average fawn numbers. This ranch offers premium Montana private land elk hunts, as the animals have access to food and water, but can retreat to the mountains in a matter of minutes if theyre so inclined. This was the first time a year-over-year increase was seen for sage-grouse here in five years. Cedar City, UT 84721 The populations on the south side of the Breaks in regions 4 and 7 are still above elk objectives. The reward you get from dozens of meals made with healthy wild game is only enhanced because every one of those meals sparks pride, joy, and memories of your Montana elk hunt. This fall, FWP wants to be sure that bird hunters are aware that thanks to recent efforts to restore native sharp-tailed grouse to western Montana, it is possible you could encounter a sharp-tail grouse in western Montana and hunting is closed for this species west of the Continental Divide. Sun River elk remain near long-term average for the population with bull to cow numbers slightly above long-term average. Pronghornpopulation numbers in the Golden Triangle are good. Tatonka 09-Nov-15. That was likely the result of increased hunter harvest last fall. Additionally, adding a specific forum name to any of these searches can produce even more results (e.g., "Montana elk unit 317 Rokslide" or "Archery elk Montana unit 317 Hunt Talk"). Dont assume the HD you have hunted for the last several years is the same as it used to be. Remember that HDs 319 and 341 have been combined into one district, HD 319 and HDs 321 and 334 have also been combined into one district, HD 321. If hunters want to be successful, scouting and understanding wolf behavior is important. Hunters in HDs 515, 535, and 540 can expect similar opportunities to last year in this area. Hunters are asked to deposit only one wing from each bird harvested into one of these barrels or with the Butte, Sheridan or Dillon wildlife biologists offices. There are 4 OTC hunts in this unit. Posts: 1,663. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Elk hunting recommendations for a once in a lifetime hunt. Gray partridgeandchukarpopulations will also likely be similar to last year or maybe a little higher as a result of good spring moisture. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Buck-to-doe and fawn-to-doe ratios are well below average. 909 W Montana St Unit 406 has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Oz Park, Notebaert Nature Museum, and Wrightwood Park. Outside of these areas, elk numbers are generally low, but numbers have been increasing at a moderate rate, accompanied by a gradual expansion into previously unoccupied habitat. Sep 14, 2021. The hunts take place in the Missouri Breaks on both private and public ground. These populations use the Big Hole for summer range then migrate out of the valley by early November. Opportunities to huntmule deerare somewhat limited in western Montana. Looking for general information on Mt unit 700 archery (798-21), Would like to exchange a few PM's or talk to someone who has hunted the area and/or knows the area well and wouldn't mind sharing some thoughts about access, camping, hunt strategies etc. Drew this tag last year. 2/3 of the bulls harvested were 6-point bulls or larger. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Surveys conducted in HD 121 resulted in 1,497 elk counted with a calf recruitment rate of 24 calves per 100 cows. Sharp-tailed grouse will be found in grasslands intermixed with farmland and foothills, where they tend to roost on the tops of hills and draws with grass and forb cover averaging shin height. This helps biologists monitor juvenile recruitment among game bird populations. Units 261 and 270 have plenty of public land and are quality units. Any advice on Montana Unit 700-20. would be greatly appreciated. Wife had it last year, Amazon.com: Nupla Ergo Power Sharp Shooter Drain Spade with 27 inch Fiberglass Handle, D-Grip, and 14 Gauge Hollow Back Blade - Perfect for Sand, Soil, and Clay, Yellow (75.72-092) : Patio, Lawn & Garden, Choices for 30x+ mag and simple mil based reticle. HD 700 was surveyed in late December 2021, with excellent survey conditions and exceptional observability of the elk. He actually died there on his last hunt. Doggett suggests utilizing the available whitetail B licenses in the mountain foothill areas where the mule deer regulations switched to antlered buck only. Hunting is limited to a few hunters who received a license through a special drawing. Watch for environmental indicators of recent bear activity. But even if you didnt draw a special permit this year, Region 7 offers opportunities to hunt elk with a general license. Because the area is still over objective, hunters are encouraged to harvest antlerless elk for population management reasons. 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. backyardsniper; Jun . The eastern portions of the region all received better precipitation this year and habitat conditions steadily improved from early May through July. So the Boys are all packed out, with all the meat Frozen, packaged, and Shipped overnight, on Dry Ice. If you can find some block management close to those areas is where Id spend most of my time. HD 201. Only valid on private lands. The Hunt Started this Morning! Sample submission is voluntary throughout Montana. The 2021 elk survey in the Bears Paw area was above the 2019 survey and over twice the 15-year average. Elk numbers remain robust throughout hunting districts in the Livingston area, though elk distribution may be challenging for hunters. 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. There is also an area in HD 103 that requires a permit to hunt mule deer (HD 103-50). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Expect decent antler growth this year due to good growing conditions this spring. I'll be up there the back end of Sept. and into October. where the objective for elk counted is 700 elk and we observed 919 elk in 2003. Drought may have forced some pronghorn to abandon the district. HD 331 is no longer open for harvesting antlerless elk on the general license on public land. Best bet is to make at least one scouting trip and get some boots one the ground looking for sign. Montana. Good luck in the draw! Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! The result is more opportunity with an increase in both either-sex and doe/fawn licenses. Other areas allow you to shoot either sex, while others allow everything except spikes and forks. 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. Note: hunters may possess a total of seven Deer B Licenses in any combination. Similar trends in moose populations are likely in most of Region 1. You are using an out of date browser. The most recent population estimate . If you harvest an animal, remove it from the field as quickly as possible. The landowner draw takes place before the regular draw. To date, theturkeybroods that have been documented are small, so a rebound from last years lower populations appears unlikely. With this years precipitation and good growing season this year, fawn recruitment is expected to rebound next year. Blue and spruce grouse tend to occupy areas with a combination of old and new growth conifers with low-lying berries in the higher elevations. Brood success will be low in areas hardest hit by the drought and improve eastward. FWP biologists use this age information, along with the sex of the bear, to manage bear populations in Montana. Please review thefwp.mt.govwebsite for the most up-to-date information on surplus licenses. Took 3 weeks off work for it. The elk can be a bit scattered around the entire unit (N or S of 212). Also valid on private Pronghorn numbers are above average in HD 360, and doe-fawn ratios have been high. Discovering the Best Elk Units in Montana. Access to private lands that have elk during the hunting season is always a key consideration in HDs 390 and 391. Buck harvest in the region has been up from lows in 2017 in most hunting districts and biologist anticipate buck availability to be similar to last year. 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. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! Hunters interested in pursuing mountain lions are encouraged to review the 2022 hunting regulations. Elk numbers vary by district in the Bozeman area. White-tailed deernumbers remain strong in many parts of southwest Montana. 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. Starting with Elk Hunting in Montana: Know Before You Go, Prime Elk Hunting Unit 1: Snowy Mountains District 411, Prime Elk Hunting Unit 2: East Bridger District 393, Prime Elk Hunting Unit 3: South Little Belt Mountains District 540, Start Now for Your Montana Elk Hunt of a Lifetime, Busy Farm Finds Support in LandTrust Partnership. And, as always, you can contact our helpful staff at any of our regional offices around the state. Buck harvest was 3 percent above long-term average last fall. Wings will be used to determine the age and sex of grouse to determine productivity for the year. As a reminder, many hunting districts have changed. This has negatively impacted vegetation throughout the season and has likely led to a decrease in nest and brood success of all species. Some Block Management areas are also closed or restricted due to fire danger. The 2021 harvest was down from the record harvest in 2020, but populations appear healthy. 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). In the Sheridan area, elk populations came down by about 10 percent relative to last year across HDs 320 and 322. I'm not sure what to expect as far as elk goes. Montana tracks antler points of deer. The regulation in HD 340 has changed from either-sex mule deer to buck mule deer only on the general license and a limited number of B licenses. Hunters need to be aware of the Libby CWD Management Zone (MZ) and its boundaries, which includesportions ofHDs 100, 103 and 104. A few would be in the pivots up top as well. Elk should be in good weight and condition going into the fall after a wet spring and early summer. For that matter, any Elk hunting in this Unit at all? i hope to be up there with a elk b tag. If you are interested in a guided hunt, we work with the best outfitters in the state, so call us for a recommendation or if you have any other questions regarding Montanas general elk hunting. I thought I would add,if you hunt from the water be prepared to be stranded by waves. Not valid When a healthy bull can tip the scales at over 1,000 pounds, it means your harvest will be a bit more than what you would get from a deer hunt. Of the three, blue and ruffed grouse make up the majority of the mountain grouse population. Stay alert, especially when hearing or visibility is limited. After that it dried up got hot and wasnt enough feed to keep em on public and hunting got real tough. The southern Rocky Mountain Front shows overall stability in elk numbers compared to recent years, according to area biologist Brent Lonner. As snow covers the ground up high, the elk migrate lower to ensure they still have ample feed to continue packing on the pounds for what can end up being a long Montana winter. 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. 90% of the elk will be down on the river bottoms and on the private hayfields most likely. A grasshopper outbreak has infested much of the region for the second year in a row. Yeah were always trying to plan two yrs. There are still some early and late shoulder season opportunities but note that late season rifle opportunities end Jan. 8 this season. I drew the same tag this year. Northwest Montana has abundantwolfnumbers and recent population estimates indicate a relatively stable wolf population. Carry and know how to use bear spray. Elk distribution in the Dillon area may look differently than it has in the past due to extreme climatic variation. Elk - Unit 705. Marty Miller, PA. All bow hunters must purchase an archery stamp before hunting. PO Box 250 Nov 3, 2020. Multiple years of drought have taken a toll on bird numbers. Antlerless permits have been removed and replaced in some places with B licenses. Replies 21 Views 7K. Elk populations in HD 555 continue to suffer the lingering impacts of previous fires. . The center of the region falls in between these two, with pheasant populations starting the year slightly below average. You are using an out of date browser. Apr 6, 2016. 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 Overall, mule deer numbers should besimilar to last year with a continued influx of yearling bucks. Keep us posted of how it goes as I hope to draw this someday. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. Ohio. CWD continues to be present across the Ruby watershed. Across much of the Golden Triangle,mule deerpopulations remain above average overall with some increases in antlerless licenses. Mule deer populations in HD 321 (formerly 321 and 334) appear steady although very low density. Other units may have a Type 1 and Type 2 license where the difference is that they are valid for different portions of the area. 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. north and west of Deep Creek in Mule deer numbers here have come down to a point where they were about four years ago. It begins with a great understanding of how to hunt elk in Montana, what to expect, and knowing right where to go to find that big bull that has been on your bucket list for ages. Region 1 is not a priority surveillance area for CWD this year. Montana's deer tag runs almost $700, which is much higher than many other Western . Hunters will find better densities and good public land opportunity in this remote portion of Region 7.. Mule deer hunters should plan to go high in the mountains for the best opportunity at bigger bucks. Application deadline is March 15th. Expect poorer than average pheasant hunting. HD 301 populations are holding steady but are also experiencing low fawn recruitment this year. Blue grouse, ruffed grouse and spruce grouse. If I am successful in drawing a bull tag for Unit 700 in MT next spring, I have an outfitter lined up whom I've spoken to numerous times and have friends referred me to. Phillips and Valley counties in northeastern Montana. For the northern portion of Region 5 in HDs 516, 536, and 546, numbers are average to below average. Randy Newberg as well as others have hunts in the Missouri Breaks on You tube.com I had a FB friend " Big Jim" from Bowsite.com who had a cabin/hunting home there, and he had hunted there many years, but he died a few years ago. Our world class archery elk hunts are one of the most exciting hunts you can experience. Elk numbers in most parts of the Townsend area are generally good. Many of them also allow you to harvest a cow; it just depends on what your end goal is with your Montana adventure: meat, trophy, or both. The interactive Hunt Planner map allows users to look at information for various species, including hunting districts and regulations. While precipitation has improved vegetation conditions in the eastern two-thirds of the region, grasshopper damage has impacted the quality of the cover again in many areas. Whitetailnumbers remain variable depending on the area of the region. For more information, visitfwp.mt.gov. Pronghornpopulations in southeast Montana increased from last year and are 27 percent above the 10-year average. 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. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. In Montana, 15% of all permits for elk and deer can go to landowners. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Location. Even where numbers are good, hunters may need to try many areas of suitable cover to find coveys. Visithttps://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/mooseformore information. Access onX Hunt's interactive map below to view Montana's hunting districts for its primary species, including elk, deer, antelope, turkey, and more. Cow on Tuesday, 422 yards Bull scored 374 6/8. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Winter survival from last season should be good this year. Read about advertising on huntscore here. These declines coincide with low fawn recruitment, which was likely influenced by drought conditions. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. There will be wing barrels out in several locations throughout southwest Montana. 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. Made for a really fun hunt. This requirement applies to all deer, elk, and moose carcasses wherever in the state they are harvested by hunters or as vehicle-killed salvage. White-tailed deer numbers remain strong and there should be great opportunities for hunters. May possess a total of seven deer B licenses forced some pronghorn to the. 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