Elk Unit 417-20 & 417-21

Elk Hunting (Limited Entry Tag)

If you love archery hunting big bulls you have to check out our Central Montana hunt. These hunts take place in Montana's premier archery units and are known for some of the best hunting in the state. Hunts are conducted by spot and stalk and calling. We also conduct rifle hunts on these properties and these hunts usually require some bonus points to draw but can produce trophy quality. They can be drawn with no bonus points as well.

Average draw is with 5-7 bonus points for archery and 6-9 bonus point for rifle.

Central Archery Seasons Reports 417-21

In 2022 MTO took 5 archery hunters  5 bulls were shot 5 bulls were killed. 4 bulls were 6 x6 ranging form 270-340 and 1 bull was a 5x5. (5/5)

In 2023 MTO  took 7 archery hunters  10 bulls were shot at and 3 misses and 7 bulls killed. 7 bulls were 6x6's ranging from 260-360  (7/10/)

In 2024 MTO  took 14 archery hunters 13 bulls were shot 12  bulls were killed scores ranging from 260-340 (12/14)

In 2025 MTO took 14 archery hunters and 14 bulls were killed. We shot at over 20 bulls. Bulls scores ranged from 260-382 (14/14)

 Central Rifle Season Reports 417-20

In 2022 MTO took 3 rifle hunters were taken and 3 bulls were shot. All bulls were 6x6 ranging from 310-340. (3/3)

In 2023 MTO took 3 rifle hunters were taken and 3 bulls were shot. All bulls were 6x6 ranging from 320-350 (3/3)

In 2024 MTO took 4 rifle hunters and 4 bulls were shot all bulls were 6x6 ranging from 300-340 (4/4)

In 2025 MTO took 5 rifle hunters and 5 bulls were shat all bulls were 6x6's ranging from 270-320 (5/5)