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Unit 595-21

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) manages elk in hunting district 595-21 as a limited-permit special drawing. Permits are awarded through the FWP special drawings system using weighted bonus points. Public-land access, quotas, and season structure are set in the annual FWP regulations.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 595-21

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) manages elk in hunting district 595-21 as a limited-permit special drawing. Permits are awarded through the FWP special drawings system using weighted bonus points. Public-land access, quotas, and season structure are set in the annual FWP regulations.

Where to Find Elk in HD 595-21

Elk in HD 595-21 use pine-break country, timbered ridges, and coulee systems typical of central Montana. Glass ridgelines and pine-grass openings morning and evening. Block Management Areas (BMAs), state trust lands, and scattered BLM parcels hold most public access; overlay the FWP Hunt Planner with the regulations map before the season.

How to Hunt HD 595-21

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%
Archery14%

FWP harvest reports for central Montana permit elk districts typically show rifle success in the 30% to 55% range depending on quotas and weather. Review the most recent FWP harvest summary before applying.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General586586100.0% 0
Archery— General908908100.0% 0

Data from 2022 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 595-21 is a special-permit drawing. Odds vary with residency and bonus-point balance. Use the FWP drawing statistics tool to pull the most recent three years of applicant and quota counts before building your application strategy.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 595-21 a limited-draw district?
Yes. Elk hunting in HD 595-21 is allocated through the FWP special drawing with weighted bonus points.
Where do I apply for an HD 595-21 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. 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, Weighted bonus points, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17