Unit 202-00 (HD 202 — Elk General / Permit Pool)

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

License 202-00 is the general elk license pool for HD 202 in central Montana. FWP's three-year record shows 464 applicants for roughly 99 tags. The HD is timbered mountain country with scattered BLM and USFS access.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 202-00

Where to Find Elk in HD 202

HD 202 elk bed in timbered ridges and feed on grassy benches. The FWP Hunt Planner's BLM and USFS layers show the accessible tracts; Block Management fills in some private-ground access.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%

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Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— B License	49	228	21.5%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HD 202 need a special permit?

FWP's 2026 DEA regulations list HD 202 with license 202-00 and permit-specific rules — confirm the legal elk definition in the current year's regs.

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Sources & Verification

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 202 elk regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 202 geometry, Public-land overlays · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 202 elk harvest totals · accessed 2026-04-17