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Montana Elk

Unit 399-00 (Gallatin Range / Tom Miner)

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

HD 399-00 covers portions of the Gallatin Range and Tom Miner country in southwest Montana. Montana FWP runs a special drawing for elk permits here with bonus-point weighting. Boundaries and quotas are set each year in the FWP regulations.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 399-00

HD 399-00 covers portions of the Gallatin Range and Tom Miner country in southwest Montana. Montana FWP runs a special drawing for elk permits here with bonus-point weighting. Boundaries and quotas are set each year in the FWP regulations.

Where to Find Elk in HD 399-00

Elk relate to the timbered ridges and alpine meadows of the Gallatin Range. Focus high basins in early season and drop to lower benches as snow builds. Use the FWP Hunt Planner to verify USFS and state-land coverage.

How to Hunt HD 399-00

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%

Permit hunts in this district generally outperform general-license averages. Pull the last three FWP harvest reports to see the current trend.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— B License4482,08021.5% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Permits are issued through the FWP special drawing with bonus-point weighting. Review FWP drawing statistics before applying.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 399-00 a permit hunt?
Yes, through the FWP special drawing with bonus-point weighting.
Where can I verify the boundary?
FWP Plan-a-Hunt and the printed regulations at fwp.mt.gov.

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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, Bonus-point weighting, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17