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Unit 124-00 (HD 124 — Northwest Montana Elk)

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

HD 124-00 covers dense-timber elk country in northwest Montana. The 124-00 permit is a limited antlerless/either-sex option layered on top of the general HD 124 elk framework, allowing additional opportunity in a district otherwise constrained by spike-only general rules. Terrain is brushy, wet, and logging-road accessed — classic northwest Montana elk hunting.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 124-00

HD 124-00 covers dense-timber elk country in northwest Montana. The 124-00 permit is a limited antlerless/either-sex option layered on top of the general HD 124 elk framework, allowing additional opportunity in a district otherwise constrained by spike-only general rules. Terrain is brushy, wet, and logging-road accessed — classic northwest Montana elk hunting.

Where to Find Elk in HD 124-00

HD 124 elk use dense cedar-hemlock timber broken up by old clearcuts, stream bottoms, and regenerating burns. Focus on edges where regeneration meets mature timber.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%
Permit-holder success on 124-00 routinely beats the general HD 124 average. FWP harvest reports place it in the 25–40% range for permitholders.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— B License2214215.5% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Preference-point system. Roughly 326 applicants for 48 tags over three years — solid middle-tier odds. Residents draw more reliably than non-residents.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 124-00 permit antlerless or either-sex?
The 124-00 permit is a limited antlerless/either-sex authorization layered on the general HD 124 tag. Check the current 2026 DEA regulations for the exact wording before applying.

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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. 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 124 boundary, 124-00 permit authorization · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 124 geometry, USFS Kootenai layers · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 124-00 historical odds, Applicant counts · accessed 2026-04-17