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Montana Elk Bighorn Sheep

Unit 620-20

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk, Bighorn Sheep

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) manages elk in hunting district 620-20 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 620-20

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) manages elk in hunting district 620-20 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 620-20

Elk in HD 620-20 concentrate in river-bottom cottonwoods, ag-edge cover, and broken coulee country in northeast Montana. Glass cut hayfields and bottoms morning and evening, and check travel corridors between river brush and grassland benches. Block Management Areas (BMAs), state trust parcels, and scattered BLM ground provide walk-in access; overlay the FWP Hunt Planner with the regulations map before the season.

How to Hunt HD 620-20

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%

FWP harvest reports for eastern Montana permit elk districts typically show rifle success in the 25% to 50% range depending on quotas and weather. Check the most recent FWP harvest summary before applying.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General557427.4% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

Open in Draw Odds Engine

HD 620-20 is a special-permit drawing. Odds track 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 620-20 a limited-draw district?
Yes. Elk hunting in HD 620-20 is allocated through the FWP special drawing with weighted bonus points.
Where do I apply for an HD 620-20 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. 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
  4. 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Sheep cross-reference, HD 620 area · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 620 boundary, CMR NWR and BLM ownership, Missouri River access points · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 620-20 applicants and quota, Point-level data · accessed 2026-04-17