Unit 204-00 (HD 204 — Elk General / Permit Pool)

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

License 204-00 is the general-pool elk license for HD 204. FWP's three-year record shows 444 applicants against roughly 200 tags — a high-success pool hunt. The HD combines USFS timber, BLM, and Block Management ranchland.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 204-00

Where to Find Elk in HD 204

HD 204 elk bed in USFS timber and feed on grassy benches and ranch edges. The FWP Hunt Planner shows a mix of public land plus active Block Management Areas.

How We Hunt HD 204

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Elk Success Rates

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Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— B License	97	219	44.3%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 204-00 have good public access?

Per the FWP Hunt Planner, HD 204 has substantial USFS and BLM plus active Block Management — the best combo in the central region.

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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 204 elk regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 204 geometry, USFS/BLM/Block Management layers · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 204 elk harvest and success rate · accessed 2026-04-17