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Unit 292-01

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

HD 292 is a limited-permit elk district bridging timbered foothill country and grazing lands. License 292-01 has pulled about 400 applicants for 94 tags across three years — a mid-tier preference-point wait with genuinely productive bull hunting where public and private connect.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 292-01

HD 292 is a limited-permit elk district bridging timbered foothill country and grazing lands. License 292-01 has pulled about 400 applicants for 94 tags across three years — a mid-tier preference-point wait with genuinely productive bull hunting where public and private connect.

Where to Find Elk in HD 292-01

Elk travel between timbered bedding ridges and ag fringe feeding zones. We hunt public BMAs on the ag boundary during mornings and push up into USFS timber midday.

How to Hunt HD 292-01

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%
FWP harvest reports show solid success on 292-01 tags for hunters who secure BMA access and hit it hard for 5+ days.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— B License4617326.6% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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With 400 applicants for 94 tags under the preference-point system, zero-point odds sit in the 20–25% range, rising with any accrued points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are BMAs the main access in HD 292?
Yes — Block Management Areas provide the majority of huntable acreage alongside USFS. We enroll with FWP's BMA system before the season opens.

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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. 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 292 boundaries, License 292-01 structure, Season dates · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 292 geometry, Block Management overlay, Public-land layers · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 292 elk harvest, Hunter success, Season effort · accessed 2026-04-17