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Montana Moose

Unit 293-50 (Upper Bitterroot / Selway)

Montana Hunting Guide — Moose

HD 293 for moose covers the upper Bitterroot and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness country in southwest Montana. The 293-50 permit issues just 2 tags against 984 three-year applicants — an extraordinarily difficult draw for a backcountry Shiras moose hunt. Bitterroot and Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF ownership with wilderness access.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 293-50

HD 293 for moose covers the upper Bitterroot and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness country in southwest Montana. The 293-50 permit issues just 2 tags against 984 three-year applicants — an extraordinarily difficult draw for a backcountry Shiras moose hunt. Bitterroot and Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF ownership with wilderness access.

Where to Find Moose in HD 293

HD 293 moose use willow-lined creek headwaters in the high Bitterroot.

West Fork Bitterroot Headwaters

The West Fork tributaries above Painted Rocks Lake harbor resident moose in willow bottoms.

Selway-Bitterroot Fringe

Near the Idaho border wilderness boundary, moose use creek headwaters.

How to Hunt Moose in HD 293

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle72%
HD 293-50 permit holders historically see 50–70% success depending on effort and weather. Shiras bulls in this country are respectable.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General26390.3% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 293-50 issues roughly 2 tags against 984 three-year applicants — odds are a fraction of 1% per year. Once-in-a-lifetime rules apply.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use horses in HD 293?
Yes — pack stock is permitted and often essential for meat recovery in the wilderness.
How fit should I be for HD 293?
Excellent shape — pack trips involve steep wilderness trails with significant elevation change.

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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: Hunting district (HD) boundaries, Season dates per weapon, Quotas for limited B/general licenses, Private-land hunting rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Moose Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Moose season structure, Once-in-lifetime rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD boundary geometry, Public-land layers (BLM/USFS/SLB/Block Management), Block Management Areas + Walk-In · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Historical draw odds by license/permit code, Applicant and quota counts, Bonus points progression · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Per-HD harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Game check-station data · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. Bitterroot NF — West Fork Ranger District — USDA Forest Service · supports: Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness access, Trail network · accessed 2026-04-17