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Montana Moose

Unit 310-50 (Gallatin / Taylor-Hilgard)

Montana Hunting Guide — Moose

HD 310 covers the Gallatin and Taylor-Hilgard wilderness country in southwest Montana — Custer-Gallatin NF with wilderness portions. The 310-50 moose permit issues just 1 tag against 977 three-year applicants. High-quality Shiras moose in willow-rich mountain basins define the hunt.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 310-50

HD 310 covers the Gallatin and Taylor-Hilgard wilderness country in southwest Montana — Custer-Gallatin NF with wilderness portions. The 310-50 moose permit issues just 1 tag against 977 three-year applicants. High-quality Shiras moose in willow-rich mountain basins define the hunt.

Where to Find Moose in HD 310

HD 310 moose inhabit willow bottoms in the Gallatin tributaries.

Gallatin Canyon

The willow bottoms along tributary creeks to the Gallatin River hold bulls during the rut.

Taylor Fork

Taylor Fork drainages north of Yellowstone host Shiras moose in the high willow bogs.

How to Hunt Moose in HD 310

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle72%
HD 310-50 permit holders historically fill at 70–90% given the single-tag commitment. Bulls in the Gallatin country are solid Shiras trophies.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General26060.3% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 310-50 is among Montana's hardest moose draws — 1 tag against 977 three-year applicants translates to odds of roughly 0.1% per year. Once-in-a-lifetime applies.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 310 near Yellowstone?
Yes — the district is immediately north of Yellowstone National Park boundary. Park regulations apply inside the park.
Can I hunt moose and elk simultaneously?
If you have a general elk license and the 310-50 moose permit, yes — but the focus should be on the rare moose opportunity.

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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. Custer-Gallatin NF — Bozeman Ranger District — USDA Forest Service · supports: Gallatin Canyon access, Taylor-Hilgard Wilderness · accessed 2026-04-17