Unit 211-50

Montana Hunting Guide — Moose

Moose hunting district 211-50 is a limited-permit Shiras moose district in western Montana administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Permits are issued through FWP's once-in-a-lifetime moose drawing, with applicants far exceeding the small tag pool. We recommend confirming the current permit code, quota, and season dates in FWP regulations before applying.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 211-50

Where to Find Moose in HD 211-50

Shiras moose in HD 211-50 use willow-lined drainages, beaver pond complexes, and mid-elevation wet meadows. Start with FWP's Hunt Planner to identify public land and walk-in access before scouting.

Focus first-light and last-light glassing on willow parks along the main drainages. Bulls move between timbered bedding and open browse corridors, giving you short windows to identify animals.

How to Hunt Moose in HD 211-50

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle72%

Montana moose hunts historically see high hunter success because the permit pool is tightly capped and hunters invest substantial scouting time. Confirm HD 211-50's current-year success in FWP's harvest report before planning.

Moose Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	2	262	0.8%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Moose permits in HD 211-50 are drawn through FWP's once-in-a-lifetime moose drawing using a bonus point system. With roughly 260 applicants chasing a couple of tags, odds sit in the low single digits even with multiple bonus points — plan on a long point-build.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Road Conditions

USFS paved and gravel roads access most trailheads; upper spur roads require 4WD. Snow can close high roads after mid-October.

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Hunting Pressure

Low during the season itself, but pre-season scouting pressure at popular access points is consistent every summer.

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Weather

September is often mild; October brings cold fronts, rain, and early snow at elevation. Pack layers and rain gear.

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Permit Notes

All licenses are issued through FWP's moose special drawing. Confirm the current permit code and apply before deadlines.

Note: Plan meat care in advance — even smaller bulls are a heavy pack-out from willow bottoms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a moose permit for Montana HD 211-50?

Moose permits in HD 211-50 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 211-50 moose draw?

With ~260 applicants over three years for a handful of tags, odds are low single digits. Check FWP drawing statistics each spring for current-year 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.

FWP Plan-a-Hunt — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Moose hunting district boundary for HD 211-50, Public-land overlays for planning · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Moose, Sheep & Goat Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Moose permit structure and weapon rules, HD-specific season dates · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Historical moose draw odds for HD 211-50, Applicant and quota counts · accessed 2026-04-17