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Published 2026 opportunities

215 hunts

Agency records are dated and source-linked. Availability, closures, and access can still change.

Montana / Elk455-8853

Specialized opportunity

General Elk License Either-sex Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Montana / Elk455-8934

Specialized opportunity

General Elk License Either-sex Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Montana / Elk455-8955

Specialized opportunity

General Elk License Either-sex Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Montana / Elk455-9153

Specialized opportunity

General Elk License Spike Bull or Antlerless Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Montana / Elk455-9369

Specialized opportunity

General Elk License Antlered Bull Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Montana / Elk455-9390

Specialized opportunity

General Elk License Brow-tined Bull or Antlerless Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Montana / Elk455-9464

Good place to start

General Elk License Antlerless Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Montana / Elk455-9688

Good place to start

General Elk License Antlerless Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Aug 15, 2026 to Sep 4, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Montana / Elk455-9711

Good place to start

General Elk License Antlerless Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Aug 15, 2026 to Sep 4, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes
Montana / Elk455-9909

Specialized opportunity

General Elk License Antlerless Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes
Montana / Elk455-10152

Specialized opportunity

General Elk License Either-sex Elk

A Montana elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes

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