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Montana Moose

Unit 111-50 (Salish Mountains / Thompson River)

Montana Hunting Guide — Moose

HD 111 covers the Salish Mountains and Thompson River country in northwest Montana, primarily Flathead and Kootenai National Forest ownership. The 111-50 moose permit issues about 10 tags against 1,022 three-year applicants. Shiras moose inhabit the willow bottoms and lodgepole forests here, producing solid bulls for hunters who scout the creek drainages.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 111-50

HD 111 covers the Salish Mountains and Thompson River country in northwest Montana, primarily Flathead and Kootenai National Forest ownership. The 111-50 moose permit issues about 10 tags against 1,022 three-year applicants. Shiras moose inhabit the willow bottoms and lodgepole forests here, producing solid bulls for hunters who scout the creek drainages.

Where to Find Moose in HD 111

HD 111 moose concentrate along the willow-lined creek bottoms and lodgepole regeneration areas.

Thompson River Corridor

The Thompson River drainage holds core bull moose habitat. Willow bottoms along the river and its tributaries feed bulls during the September rut.

Little Bitterroot Drainage

The Little Bitterroot River headwaters on the Flathead NF produce consistent moose opportunities.

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle72%
HD 111-50 permit holders historically harvest at 60–75%. The Shiras moose are smaller than Canadian subspecies but produce fine trophy bulls. Weather-driven movement is the primary success variable.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General78810.8% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 111-50 is a difficult draw: 1,022 applicants for 10 permits over three years. Expect to hold 8+ bonus points for realistic resident odds. Once-in-a-lifetime rules apply.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hunt moose outside the permit season with another tag?
No — moose hunting in Montana requires the species-specific permit. No general-license moose hunting exists.
Are Shiras moose smaller than other moose?
Yes — Shiras moose are the smallest North American subspecies, though mature bulls still produce respectable trophy antlers in the 150-class range.

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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 Moose Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Moose season structure, Once-in-lifetime rules, HD-level quotas · 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. Flathead NF — Tally Lake Ranger District — USDA Forest Service · supports: Salish Mountains public land, Tally Lake area · accessed 2026-04-17