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Unit 392-00 (HD 392 — Central Montana Elk)

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

HD 392-00 is a limited elk permit in HD 392, a central Montana district blending ponderosa pine ridges with open grassland. 316 applicants over three years for 25 tags makes this a moderately competitive point-building hunt.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 392-00

HD 392-00 is a limited elk permit in HD 392, a central Montana district blending ponderosa pine ridges with open grassland. 316 applicants over three years for 25 tags makes this a moderately competitive point-building hunt.

Where to Find Elk in HD 392-00

Elk work the timbered ridges and drop to grassland parks at dawn. Creek bottoms hold travel corridors between bedding and feed.

How to Hunt HD 392-00 Elk

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%
Permit-holder success typically lands in the 30–45% band per FWP harvest reports with reasonable mature-bull opportunity.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— B License254225.9% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Preference-point system. 316 applicants for 25 tags over three years — moderately competitive. Bonus points meaningfully improve odds.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How competitive is HD 392-00?
Roughly 316 applicants over three years for 25 tags — moderately competitive. Non-residents will typically need points to draw.

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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: HD 392 boundary, 392-00 season · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 392 geometry, Public-land overlays · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 392-00 historical odds, Applicant counts · accessed 2026-04-17