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Unit 690-01 (HD 690 Elk Permit (Southeast MT))

Montana Hunting Guide — Elk

Permit 690-01 is a southeast-Montana limited-entry elk tag covering the Powder River and Tongue River country. 570 applicants for 297 tags over three years — above-average draw odds for a permit hunt. Ponderosa pine ridges, sage coulees, and creek-bottom cottonwood define the country.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 690-01

Permit 690-01 is a southeast-Montana limited-entry elk tag covering the Powder River and Tongue River country. 570 applicants for 297 tags over three years — above-average draw odds for a permit hunt. Ponderosa pine ridges, sage coulees, and creek-bottom cottonwood define the country.

Where to Find Elk in HD 690

Elk use ponderosa-pine ridge tops and brush-bottom coulees. Focus on the transitions between ponderosa and sage in the upper drainages.

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle23%
HD 690 permit success regularly exceeds 50% per FWP harvest reports — well above the statewide general elk average. Mature bull opportunity is present for hunters willing to access remote two-track.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts (n/p)
Rifle — B License either sex (resident) 39759766.5% —
Rifle — B License either sex (nonresident) 406066.7% —

Data from 2025 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number. This agency publishes no point thresholds, so the Pts column stays blank and these are pool odds, not what a point total draws.

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Raw odds about 52%. Strong mid-point target. Non-residents should monitor the 10% cap carefully given the permit-level demand.

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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 690 permit structure, 690-01 season dates · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 690 boundary, Custer NF and BLM ownership, BMA density · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 690 elk harvest, Permit success rates · accessed 2026-04-17