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Unit 319-50

Montana Hunting Guide — Moose

Moose hunting district 319-50 is a limited-permit Shiras moose district in southwest Montana administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Permits are issued through FWP's once-in-a-lifetime moose drawing. We recommend confirming the current permit code, quota, and season dates in FWP regulations before applying.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 319-50

Moose hunting district 319-50 is a limited-permit Shiras moose district in southwest Montana administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Permits are issued through FWP's once-in-a-lifetime moose drawing. We recommend confirming the current permit code, quota, and season dates in FWP regulations before applying.

Where to Find Moose in HD 319-50

Shiras moose in HD 319-50 key on willow-lined creek bottoms, beaver complexes, and wet meadow habitat in the upper drainages. Start with FWP's Hunt Planner to identify public land and walk-in access.

Focus first-light and last-light glassing on willow parks next to timbered bedding cover. Plan multi-day scouting to inventory bulls before the opener.

How to Hunt Moose in HD 319-50

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Moose Success Rates

Rifle72%
Montana moose hunters typically post very high success rates because permits are scarce. Confirm HD 319-50's most recent numbers in FWP's harvest report.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General11560.6% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Moose permits in HD 319-50 are drawn through FWP's once-in-a-lifetime moose drawing using a bonus point system. With ~229 applicants and one tag over the last three years, draw odds sit near the fraction-of-a-percent range — plan on a very long point-build.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a moose permit for Montana HD 319-50?
Moose permits in HD 319-50 are issued through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' once-in-a-lifetime special drawing. Applicants build bonus points each unsuccessful year.
How hard is it to draw HD 319-50?
With ~229 applicants over three years for a single tag, odds are well under 1%. Plan for a decade-plus point build.

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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. FWP Plan-a-Hunt — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Moose hunting district boundary for HD 319-50, Public-land overlays for planning · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Moose, Sheep & Goat Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Moose permit structure and weapon rules, HD-specific season dates · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Historical moose draw odds for HD 319-50, Applicant and quota counts · accessed 2026-04-17