Unit 312-50 (HD 312 Moose (Gallatin))

Montana Hunting Guide — Moose

Permit 312-50 is a limited-entry Shiras moose tag in the Gallatin drainage south of Bozeman. 638 applicants chased just 4 tags over three years — a classic Montana moose lottery. Willow-choked creek bottoms and high-elevation lake basins hold the resident moose population.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 312-50

Where to Find Moose in HD 312

Gallatin moose use the willow flats along Taylor Fork, Porcupine Creek, and the headwaters drainages of the Gallatin River. High alpine lakes with adjacent willow bogs hold summer bulls.

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle72%

Shiras moose permits in Montana run 80–100% success on average. With 4 tags in 312-50, permit holders typically harvest a bull within the season window.

Moose Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	4	610	0.7%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Roughly 0.6% raw odds. Once-in-a-lifetime rules apply after harvest. Expect 15+ years of point accumulation. Non-residents face the 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: Moose cross-reference, HD 312 area description · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 312 boundary, Custer-Gallatin NF ownership, Trailhead access · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 312-50 applicants and quota, Point-level distribution · accessed 2026-04-17