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Unit 240-50

Montana Hunting Guide — Moose

Moose hunting district 240-50 is a limited-permit Shiras moose district in west-central 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 240-50

Moose hunting district 240-50 is a limited-permit Shiras moose district in west-central 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 240-50

Shiras moose in HD 240-50 use willow-lined creek bottoms, beaver complexes, and mid-elevation wet meadows common to west-central Montana. Start with FWP's Hunt Planner to identify public land and walk-in access before scouting.

Focus glassing on willow parks adjacent to timbered bedding at first and last light. Bulls often work edge habitat between cover and open browse during cooler hours.

How to Hunt Moose in HD 240-50

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle72%
Montana moose hunters typically achieve very high success rates because permits are scarce and tag holders invest heavily in scouting. Confirm HD 240-50's current-year numbers in FWP's harvest report.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General32281.3% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Moose permits in HD 240-50 are drawn through FWP's once-in-a-lifetime moose drawing using a bonus point system. With ~246 applicants and three tags over the last three years, odds are in the low single digits even with multiple bonus points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a moose permit for Montana HD 240-50?
Moose permits in HD 240-50 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 240-50 moose draw?
With ~246 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 240-50, Public-land overlays for planning · 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 240-50, Applicant and quota counts · accessed 2026-04-17