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Unit 339-20

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk, Pronghorn

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) manages elk in hunting district 339-20 as a limited-permit special drawing. Permits are awarded through the FWP special drawings system using weighted bonus points. Public-land access, quotas, and season structure are set in the annual FWP regulations.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 339-20

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) manages elk in hunting district 339-20 as a limited-permit special drawing. Permits are awarded through the FWP special drawings system using weighted bonus points. Public-land access, quotas, and season structure are set in the annual FWP regulations.

Where to Find Elk in HD 339-20

Elk in HD 339-20 use timbered ridges and alpine basins typical of southwest Montana. Glass open parks and burns at dawn and dusk, and still-hunt shaded benches in the middle of the day. USFS ground and scattered state parcels carry most access; overlay the FWP Hunt Planner with current motorized travel maps before committing to a trailhead.

How to Hunt HD 339-20

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%

FWP harvest reports for southwest Montana permit elk districts typically show rifle success between 15% and 35%. Review the most recent FWP harvest summary before applying.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General349723.5% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 339-20 is a special-permit drawing. Odds vary with residency and bonus-point balance. Use the FWP drawing statistics tool to pull the most recent three years of applicant and quota counts before building your application strategy.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 339-20 a limited-draw district?
Yes. Elk hunting in HD 339-20 is allocated through the FWP special drawing with weighted bonus points.
Where do I apply for an HD 339-20 elk permit?
Apply through the FWP special drawings system before the published deadline in the current year's regulations.
What are the draw odds for HD 339-20?
302 applicants for 171 tags over three years — reasonable odds. Residents often draw first-choice; non-residents may need 1–2 bonus points.

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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: Hunting district boundaries, Public-land access, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Annual regulations, Legal weapons and seasons, License requirements · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Special Drawings — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Special permit draw mechanics, Weighted bonus points, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 339 boundary, 339-20 season · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 339 geometry, BLM/Block Management overlays · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 339 antelope harvest, Hunter success · accessed 2026-04-17