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Unit 502-20

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

Montana FWP manages elk in hunting district 502-20 as a limited-permit special drawing. Permits are awarded through the FWP drawings system using weighted bonus points, with season structure set in the annual FWP regulations. Public-land access in this district is largely limited to BMA enrollments and state trust parcels.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 502-20

Montana FWP manages elk in hunting district 502-20 as a limited-permit special drawing. Permits are awarded through the FWP drawings system using weighted bonus points, with season structure set in the annual FWP regulations. Public-land access in this district is largely limited to BMA enrollments and state trust parcels.

Where to Find Elk in HD 502-20

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How to Hunt HD 502-20

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%

FWP harvest reports for south-central Montana permit elk districts typically show rifle success in the 25% to 50% range for drawn tag holders depending on quotas and weather. We recommend reviewing the most recent FWP harvest summary before applying.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General52022.5% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 502-20 is a special-permit drawing. Odds track residency and bonus-point balance. We use the FWP drawing statistics tool to pull the most recent three years of applicant and quota counts before applying.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 502-20 a limited-draw district for elk?
Yes. Elk hunting in HD 502-20 is allocated through the FWP special drawing with weighted bonus points.
Where do I apply for an HD 502-20 elk permit?
Apply through the FWP special drawings system before the published deadline in the current year's regulations.

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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 FWP Deer, Elk & Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Season dates, Legal weapons, HD boundaries, Special permit quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD boundaries, BMA and state trust parcels, Public-land access · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 3-year applicant counts, Tag quotas, Bonus-point distribution · accessed 2026-04-17