Unit 293-00 (HD 293 Elk (Lolo))

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

HD 293-00 is a general elk license covering the Lolo NF country west of Missoula. 574 applicants for 50 tags over three years. Heavy cedar-hemlock timber, clearcut patchwork, and active logging define the terrain.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 293-00

Where to Find Elk in HD 293

Elk in HD 293 bed in dense timber on north-facing slopes and move to clearcut edges to feed. Focus glassing on 5–15-year-old harvest units with willow and alder regrowth.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%

Lolo elk success in HD 293 tracks around 12–15%. Archery success is limited by thick cover but rewards patient still-hunters who find wallows.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— B License	23	283	8.1%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Raw draw rate around 9%. Preference points recommended. Non-residents face the standard 10% cap.

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Sources & Verification

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 293 elk license, Season dates and weapon rules · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 293 boundary, Lolo NF ownership, Road density · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 293 elk harvest, Weapon-split success · accessed 2026-04-17