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2026 / Worth understanding

262-01

OTC: Elk B License: 262-01 Antlerless Elk UNL

Sportsman’s Illustrated field note

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

Regulatory record verified 2026-09-03
Tag pathBig Game Drawing

restricted elk opportunity

Legal animalOTC: Elk B License: 262-01 Antlerless Elk UNL

Check license eligibility

2026 quotaCheck official source

Quota is not listed in this record; check limits and closure conditions

hunting districtsHunting District 262

Hunting District 262

01 / Season structure

When and how.

General methodsOTC: Elk B License: 262-01 Antlerless Elk UNL season in Hunting District 262

Aug 15, 2026 to Sep 4, 2026

ArcheryOTC: Elk B License: 262-01 Antlerless Elk UNL season in Hunting District 262

Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026

General methodsOTC: Elk B License: 262-01 Antlerless Elk UNL season in Hunting District 262

Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026

General methodsOTC: Elk B License: 262-01 Antlerless Elk UNL season in Hunting District 262

Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027

Do not stop at the dates.

Confirm tag availability, current regulations, boundaries, legal methods, ammunition rules, closures, and access before you act. The agency source and your issued tag control.

02 / Sportsman’s Illustrated notes

What to solve before opening day.

Access

A hunt boundary does not establish legal access. Confirm ownership, entry, closures, road conditions, and property-specific rules with the current land manager.

Plan

The 2026 drawing deadline has passed. Use this record to understand the opportunity, then review current drawing statistics and next year's digest before applying.

Complexity

More moving parts, usually because the draw, timing, or season structure requires earlier decisions.

03 / Regulatory record

Read the official material.

These sources establish the hunt record above. They can be updated after our verification date.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks2026 Montana Deer, Elk and Antelope RegulationsOpen official source ↗