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Unit 622-00

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

Hunting District 622-00 is a general license elk hunting district managed by Montana FWP in south-central Montana. The '00' tag class means a standard Montana elk license applies — no special permit drawing required. HD 622 covers river breaks, badland terrain, and grassland-timbered transitions near the Yellowstone River corridor, providing habitat for elk that move between high country summer range and lower river valleys in fall.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 622-00

Hunting District 622-00 is a general license elk hunting district managed by Montana FWP in south-central Montana. The '00' tag class means a standard Montana elk license applies — no special permit drawing required. HD 622 covers river breaks, badland terrain, and grassland-timbered transitions near the Yellowstone River corridor, providing habitat for elk that move between high country summer range and lower river valleys in fall.

Where to Find Elk in HD 622-00

Elk in HD 622-00 use river break coulees, wooded river bottoms, and agricultural edges along south-central Montana's grassland-to-mountain transition. Early season animals are found in higher timbered terrain; as fall progresses and agricultural crops ripen, elk move into lowland river breaks and crop field edges at night. BMA parcels in this district can offer walk-in access to productive private land winter range.

How to Hunt HD 622-00 Elk

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%

FWP annual harvest reports include per-district elk data for HD 622. South-central Montana general license districts can offer good opportunity for hunters willing to cover ground in the river break terrain. Review success rates and hunter days in FWP harvest reports to set realistic expectations before your trip.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— B License2721,11424.4% 0

Data from 2022 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 622-00 is a general license elk hunt — no drawing required. Purchase a Montana elk license over the counter. Check FWP's annual special permit listings for supplemental antlerless or late-season permits that may be available within HD 622.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 622-00 accessible for hunters without horses or ATVs?
Yes. Much of HD 622-00's productive elk habitat in river breaks and coulee terrain is accessible on foot or by standard 4WD vehicle. BMA parcels and state trust lands within the district offer walk-in access. FWP's Plan-a-Hunt tool identifies specific public access parcels and road conditions for HD 622.

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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: HD boundaries, Public land access, Elk distribution near Yellowstone corridor · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Season dates, License requirements, Weapon restrictions · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Special Drawings — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Special permit draw, Weighted bonus points, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17