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Montana Elk

Unit 590-20 (Conrad / Pondera)

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

HD 590-20 covers the Conrad / Pondera area in north-central Montana. Elk permits are allocated through the FWP special drawing with bonus-point weighting. Boundaries and quotas are set annually in the FWP regulations.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 590-20

HD 590-20 covers the Conrad / Pondera area in north-central Montana. Elk permits are allocated through the FWP special drawing with bonus-point weighting. Boundaries and quotas are set annually in the FWP regulations.

Where to Find Elk in HD 590-20

Elk use brushy coulees, wheat-field edges, and timbered benches on the Front-adjacent country. Focus travel lanes between day cover and feed. Use the FWP Hunt Planner to confirm BMA coverage.

How to Hunt HD 590-20

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%

Permit-holder success typically outpaces general-license averages. Pull FWP harvest reports for the last three seasons before applying.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General3021,22824.6% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Allocated by FWP special drawing with bonus-point weighting. Check FWP drawing statistics to calibrate your expectations.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 590-20 a draw hunt?
Yes. Permits are issued through the FWP special drawing.
Where do I verify rules?
FWP regulations and Plan-a-Hunt 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