Unit 361-00 (HD 361 Elk (Tobacco Roots))

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

HD 361-00 covers elk in the Tobacco Root Mountains of southwest Montana. 566 applicants for 100 tags over three years. Alpine meadows, aspen groves, and mixed-conifer ridges support a resident elk herd with solid mature-bull representation.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 361-00

Where to Find Elk in HD 361

Focus the high Tobacco Root basins during archery; post-rut, elk slide onto mid-elevation timbered benches and aspen pockets on the east face of the range.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%

HD 361 elk success averages 18% rifle, 10% archery. Age class favors 4-point and better bulls due to access difficulty.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— B License	45	298	15.1%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Raw draw about 18%. Preference points recommended. A good apply-every-year target for mid-point holders.

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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: HD 361 elk license, Season dates · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 361 boundary, Tobacco Root NF layers, Trailhead access · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 361 elk harvest, Hunter days and success · accessed 2026-04-17