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Montana Elk

Unit 100-00 (Lower Clark Fork / Cabinet Face)

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

HD 100 for elk covers the lower Clark Fork and eastern Cabinet Mountains face in far northwestern Montana on the Kootenai NF. The 100-00 permit issues about 50 tags against 1,023 three-year applicants — a difficult draw for a classic wet-timber elk hunt. Cedar-hemlock habitat and steep timbered ridges produce heavy bulls for hunters willing to work.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 100-00

HD 100 for elk covers the lower Clark Fork and eastern Cabinet Mountains face in far northwestern Montana on the Kootenai NF. The 100-00 permit issues about 50 tags against 1,023 three-year applicants — a difficult draw for a classic wet-timber elk hunt. Cedar-hemlock habitat and steep timbered ridges produce heavy bulls for hunters willing to work.

Where to Find Elk in HD 100

HD 100 elk use the Kootenai NF wet-timber drainages and benches above the Clark Fork.

Cabinet Face Bench Timber

Douglas fir and cedar-hemlock benches at 3,500–5,500 feet above the Clark Fork hold resident bulls.

Upper Vermilion / Noxon Drainages

The Vermilion River and Noxon Reservoir drainage ridges are classic bull country during rut.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%
HD 100-00 permit holders harvest at 40–50% historically. The wet-timber habitat produces bulls with heavy, dark antlers. General license success without the permit sits near 12–15%.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— B License255694.4% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 100-00 is a difficult draw — 1,023 applicants for 50 permits over three years. Expect to hold 6+ bonus points for realistic resident odds.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 100 different from HD 122 for elk?
HD 100 is generally wetter and closer to the Cabinet Mountains wilderness. HD 122 extends farther east along the Clark Fork. Both produce heavy-antlered bulls in wet-timber habitat.
Can I combine a goat hunt with the elk hunt here?
Only if you hold both permits — the 100-20 goat and 100-00 elk are separate draws. Timing overlap is possible if seasons align.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Hunting district (HD) boundaries, Season dates per weapon, Quotas for limited B/general licenses, Private-land hunting rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Elk Regulations Page — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Elk season structure, License type definitions, HD-level special regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD boundary geometry, Public-land layers (BLM/USFS/SLB/Block Management), Block Management Areas + Walk-In · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Historical draw odds by license/permit code, Applicant and quota counts, Bonus points progression · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Per-HD harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Game check-station data · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. Kootenai NF — Three Rivers Ranger District — USDA Forest Service · supports: Cabinet Mountains elk habitat, Access roads · accessed 2026-04-17