Unit 214-50 (Bitterroot Moose 214-50)

Montana Hunting Guide — Moose

HD 214-50 is a once-in-a-lifetime shiras moose permit in western Montana's Bitterroot country. Tags are issued through Montana FWP's special drawing under the state's preference point system. We recommend reviewing FWP Plan-a-Hunt for boundary and access detail before applying for this rare OIAL tag.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 214-50

Where to Find Moose in HD 214-50

Shiras bulls in HD 214-50 use willow creeks, beaver complexes, and subalpine meadows on the east slope of the Bitterroot Range. We scout stream confluences, bogs with standing water, and mixed conifer-riparian edges where bulls transition between bedding and feeding habitat.

Use FWP Plan-a-Hunt to overlay USFS and wilderness boundaries inside the district. Several productive drainages require multi-mile pack-ins.

How to Hunt Moose in HD 214-50

We plan HD 214-50 as a patterning OIAL hunt. Arrive days before the opener, pattern specific bulls on willow drainages, and set daylight ambushes on travel corridors. Late-September cow calling can turn hung-up bulls during the rut.

Review FWP regulations for weapon, tooth submission, and check-in rules. Pack-out recovery from wet willow bottoms is a multi-trip affair — plan logistics before the shot.

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Moose Success Rates

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Montana shiras moose permit holders generally post very high success rates once tags are in hand. Reference the FWP harvest report portal for HD 214-50 specific outcomes.

Moose Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	1	128	0.8%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 214-50 is a once-in-a-lifetime (OIAL) shiras moose tag under Montana FWP rules. Permits flow through the special drawing under the state's preference point system. Three-year applicant counts near 120 against roughly 1 tag imply long-run per-draw odds well under 1% without accumulated preference points. Review FWP drawing statistics each spring.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate to strenuous. Willow bottoms and blowdown slow travel; recovery planning is essential.

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Hunting Pressure

Low for moose specifically. Other big-game hunters and anglers share access trailheads.

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Weather

Cold mornings, variable storms, and wet willow bottoms — layered systems and waterproof boots are required.

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Permit Notes

HD 214-50 is OIAL special-draw only. Confirm current regulations and apply by the FWP spring deadline.

Note: Coordinate with FWP Region 2 biologists for current moose sighting trends inside HD 214-50.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 214-50 moose a once-in-a-lifetime tag?

Yes. Montana shiras moose is once-in-a-lifetime under FWP rules. Confirm current eligibility before applying.

Can I hunt HD 214-50 without stock?

Yes, but recovery from willow bottoms is demanding. Many hunters plan for pack animals or river-assisted pack-outs.

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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: HD 214-50 boundary geometry, Public-access and ownership layers · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Hunt Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Moose season structure, Legal-moose criteria · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Applicant and quota history, Preference point progression · accessed 2026-04-17