DRAW ODDS . Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Forums. Bull on Monday 7x8, 389 yards, 300 WM 215gr Berger. Holders of limited bull permits are now restricted to hunting the district they hold their permit, with the exception of HD 270. Since habitat conditions in the area are quite variable, the key to a successful season for hunters will be finding the areas where the habitat is in the best condition and focusing their hunting efforts there. This has led to large brood sizes for all forest grouse and wild turkeys. For 2022, Montana did away with the 900-20 archery elk permit. See the hunting regulations or FWPsHunt Planner Mapfor more information. FWP can help. Land ownership has been important to humankind as far back as we can we can determine from archeological, oral, and written histories. If a hunter harvests one of these collared does, they are asked to please return the collar to FWP. Mule deer hunters should plan to go high in the mountains for the best opportunity at bigger bucks. Mule deer numbers in the agricultural areas near Great Falls are doing well, but populations in the mountain/mountain foothill areas are still rebounding from lower numbers of the past few years. 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. 2/3 of the bulls harvested were 6-point bulls or larger. 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 *All Combination License prices include the required Base Hunting License, Conservation License, Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass, and Application Fees. 909 W Montana St Unit 406 has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Oz Park, Notebaert Nature Museum, and Wrightwood Park. Hunters will find better densities and good public land opportunity in this remote portion of Region 7.. There have been many hunters, with amazing shooting abilities, that have put 2 or 3 bullets into the vital organs before their bull fell. They may see some groups of does without any fawnsa continuing short-term impact of drought. 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. Generally, mule deer populations remain above average in the eastern third of the region as well as the areas north of Highway 2. 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. Upland game bird numbers in Region 2 are generally looking pretty good for the 2022 fall season. Hunting is limited to a few hunters who received a license through a special drawing. Drought in 2021 led to EHD outbreaks in many parts of the region. Over the last 20+ years, we've collected hunting research and data,so join Huntin' Fool today and access the best research tools for hunting Elk in Montana including3D Maps, Draw Odds,Consultations,and much more. 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 . Ive seen some very nice bucks come out of this area during the last several seasons,said Jay Kolbe, FWP wildlife biologist based in white Sulphur Springs. If you harvest an animal, remove it from the field as quickly as possible. Marty Miller, PA. All bow hunters must purchase an archery stamp before hunting. Whitetail numbers in this area are expected to take a couple of years to recover. Antlerless elk may be harvested on private land with a general license. In Region 6,gray partridge(also known as Hungarian partridge) populations are not monitored through any structured surveys, but harvest estimates show their populations do track with the other bird species in the region to some degree. 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. I applied for this area but did not draw the special but I did get a general combo tag. Poor recruitment last year, little available habitat and some severe late snowstorms have had an effect on birds. Surveys conducted in HD 121 resulted in 1,497 elk counted with a calf recruitment rate of 24 calves per 100 cows. Timely moisture in the spring and early summer has provided quality habitat across the region. Elk are very close to objective numbers in the Little Belts (old HD 413). We will get into a few more of those details as we discover the prime elk hunting units in Montana below. Hunters need to be aware of some regulation changes passed by the Fish and Wildlife Commission this winter. You cannot hunt a general elk unit. Be extra careful when identifying birds. As in other years, hunter success will be influenced by snowfall during the hunting season. Back in 2020, there were 345 bull elk harvested from this district; 55% of those bulls were 6-points or larger. In some areas, hunting districts were combined or reconfigured to create fewer, larger districts. I'd archery hunt the deer in the mornings and evenings, and rifle hunt antelope mid-day. In 2022, all of the non-resident deer permits drawn in units 261-50 and 270-50 were drawn by non-resident landowners. A few districts where elk habitat and numbers are very low and difficult to find offer either-sex harvest on a general license. Mineral County. The 2021 harvest was down from the record harvest in 2020, but populations appear healthy. The southern Rocky Mountain Front shows overall stability in elk numbers compared to recent years, according to area biologist Brent Lonner. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. There was a record high elk count this year, including bulls, across HDs 445 and 455 this past March. Also during rifle season this area gets pounded by deer hunters in the rut. As a non-resident, however, your odds (without buying extra points) of drawing a tag land you right around 70%. All successful bear hunters are required to report the harvest within 48 hours on the Harvest Reporting Line or through the MyFWP portal. Elk population trend counts (Figure 1) indicate that elk numbers are within elk plan objectives, with the exception of HD 328, where the objective for elk counted is 700 elk and we observed 919 elk in 2003. . Grouse hunters headed to Region 6 will likely encountersharptailpopulations similar to the fall of 2021. The 2022 elk hunting season was very successful for rifle hunters as there were great snow conditions during the states five-week rifle season. Sample submission is voluntary throughout Montana. Location Colorado 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. Additionally, EHD impacted whitetails along the Powder River. Wyoming's 2023 elk application overview . The Yellowstone River corridor in southern Richland County experienced a more widespread outbreak, but nevertheless whitetail numbers remain good through much of the area. Contact the applicable land management agency for updates on area closures or fire restrictions. Continued concerns about declining native goat herds necessitate this conservative allocation. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Lots of really good looking areas with zero elk. Core sage-grouse habitat primarily exists south of Highway 2 and is composed of mixed grass and Wyoming big sagebrush rangeland. Tipsy Tuesday: Elk Film, Gear, News, & More. Chalking it up to a new adventure. Contributors to this thread: Titan_Bow 07-Nov-15. Good luck. White-tailed deer continue to expand in hunting districts in the Dillon area, but harvest opportunity will remain almost exclusively on private lands. Elk hunting is challenging in northwest Montana due to difficult terrain, heavily forested areas and densities relatively lower than other areas in Montana. The general elk distribution in the Missouri River Breaks includes 1,101,344 acres of private land, 30% of which is currently enrolled in FWP?s Block Management Program. 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. Get unlimited access to over ten years of historical drawing and harvest data for over 1,700+ hunt units. The elk can be a bit scattered around the entire unit (N or S of 212). Gray partridge(also known as Hungarian partridge) thrive in all of the above habitat types but their populations are more susceptible to extreme weather. Visitfwp.mt.govto see what rules are in place for Block Management properties. Toggle navigation. Mule deer numbers on private land vary but may be overabundant in some localized areas, especially in agricultural areas. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. We leased private lands in the Colestrip area. With the conditions being so good, birds will be able to make a go of it just about anywhere and will not necessarily be in the typical places that hunters would find them on a normal year. Its expected that hunters will find a number of pronghorn similar to what they may have observed last year. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. A man's Gotta Do What a Man's Gotta Do! 700 N Larrabee St Unit 1702 has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Lake Shore Park, Alliance for the Great Lakes, and Openlands. The most recent population estimate . Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Antlerless whitetail B licenses will again be available for over-the-counter purchase, with a limit of four per hunter. So far, the moose study has revealed that the Cabinet-Salish moose population is relatively stable although perhaps at lower overall numbers than historic highs. Joined Sep 19, 2012 . In the Sweetgrass Hills, elk numbers remain well over objective, giving hunters opportunity to harvest antlerless elk. Montanas elk herds are still doing really well across most of the state with most areas currently over population objectives. Overall, elk numbers should be similar to last year. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! 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. 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