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Unit 125-50

Montana Hunting Guide — Moose

Moose hunting district 125-50 is a limited-permit Shiras moose district in northwest Montana administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Permits are issued through FWP's once-in-a-lifetime moose drawing. We recommend confirming the current permit code, quota, and season dates in FWP regulations before applying.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 125-50

Moose hunting district 125-50 is a limited-permit Shiras moose district in northwest Montana administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Permits are issued through FWP's once-in-a-lifetime moose drawing. We recommend confirming the current permit code, quota, and season dates in FWP regulations before applying.

Where to Find Moose in HD 125-50

Shiras moose in HD 125-50 use willow-lined creek bottoms, beaver complexes, and mid-elevation wet meadows. Use FWP's Hunt Planner to identify public land and walk-in access before scouting.

Focus glassing on willow parks next to timbered bedding cover at first and last light. Plan multi-day scouting trips to inventory bulls before the opener.

How to Hunt Moose in HD 125-50

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle72%
Montana moose hunters historically see very high success. Confirm HD 125-50's current-year results in FWP's harvest report before investing points.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General32221.4% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Moose permits in HD 125-50 are drawn through FWP's once-in-a-lifetime moose drawing using a bonus point system. With ~227 applicants and three tags over the last three years, draw odds are in the low single digits even with bonus points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a moose permit for Montana HD 125-50?
Moose permits in HD 125-50 are issued through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' once-in-a-lifetime special drawing. Applicants build bonus points each unsuccessful year.
How competitive is the HD 125-50 moose draw?
With ~227 applicants over three years for three tags, odds are low single digits. Check FWP drawing statistics each spring for current numbers.

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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. FWP Plan-a-Hunt — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Moose hunting district boundary for HD 125-50, Public-land overlays and access mapping · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Moose, Sheep & Goat Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Moose permit structure and weapon rules, HD-specific season dates · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Historical moose draw odds for HD 125-50, Applicant and quota counts · accessed 2026-04-17