Unit 123-00 (HD 123 — Elk General / Permit Pool)
Montana Hunting Guide — Elk
License 123-00 is a general elk license tied to HD 123 in western Montana. FWP's three-year record shows 425 applicants for roughly 75 tags. The HD is timbered mountain country with USFS dominating the ownership map.
Elk Hunting in Unit 123-00
License 123-00 is a general elk license tied to HD 123 in western Montana. FWP's three-year record shows 425 applicants for roughly 75 tags. The HD is timbered mountain country with USFS dominating the ownership map.
Where to Find Elk in HD 123
HD 123 elk spend most of the season in USFS timber. Per the FWP Hunt Planner, there is little private ground in the huntable core — access is via forest roads and trailheads.
How We Hunt HD 123
Elk Success Rates
Elk Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— B License | 24 | 206 | 11.7% | 0 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 123 elk regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 123 geometry, USFS overlays · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 123 elk harvest and success rate · accessed 2026-04-17