Unit 270-50 (HD 270 — Moose Permit)
Montana Hunting Guide — Moose
Permit 270-50 is a limited moose permit in HD 270 in western Montana. FWP's three-year record shows 549 applicants for roughly 2 tags — firmly in once-in-a-lifetime territory. The HD is timbered mountain country with willow-lined creek bottoms that hold moose through the rut.
Moose Hunting in Unit 270-50
Permit 270-50 is a limited moose permit in HD 270 in western Montana. FWP's three-year record shows 549 applicants for roughly 2 tags — firmly in once-in-a-lifetime territory. The HD is timbered mountain country with willow-lined creek bottoms that hold moose through the rut.
Where to Find Moose in HD 270
HD 270 moose favor willow-choked creek bottoms and the fringe of subalpine meadows. The FWP Hunt Planner's USFS layer shows most of the huntable ground is national forest with Wilderness boundaries along the spine of the range.
How We Hunt HD 270
Moose Success Rates
Moose Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— General | 2 | 536 | 0.4% | 0 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
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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 270 boundary, Season framework · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 270 geometry, USFS ownership layer · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Permit 270-50 applicants, Moose quotas · accessed 2026-04-17