ELK B LICENSE 540-00 · antlerlessRES + NR
Unit 540 elk,Elk B License
Season Archery Only Sep 4–Oct 17 · Season Dates Oct 23–Feb 15·Units: 540·0 tags in 2022·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: June 1
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2022 draw · Nonresident
0 tags, 1 applied, under 1% drew in 2022. One of Montana's hardest elk draws: 1st hardest of 563 in 2022.
Draw result · 2022
<1%
0 of 1 drew
Tags · 2022
0
Applicants · 2022
1
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Who | Applicants | Drew | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nonresident | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | Resident | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Montana prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Tags | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nonresident | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% | |
| 2022 | Resident | 0 of 0 drew | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 8 of 34 drew | 34 | 8 | 24% | |
| 2021 | Resident | 40 of 59 drew | 59 | 40 | 68% | |
| 2020 | Nonresident | 8 of 19 drew | 19 | 8 | 42% | |
| 2020 | Resident | 30 of 45 drew | 45 | 30 | 67% | |
| 2019 | Nonresident | 4 of 5 drew | 5 | 4 | 80% | |
| 2019 | Resident | 26 of 38 drew | 38 | 26 | 68% | |
| 2018 | Nonresident | 7 of 12 drew | 12 | 7 | 58% | |
| 2018 | Resident | 53 of 56 drew | 56 | 53 | 95% | |
| 2018 | Resident landowner | 2 of 2 drew | 2 | 2 | 100% | |
| 2017 | Nonresident | 3 of 3 drew | 3 | 3 | 100% | |
| 2017 | Resident | 46 of 46 drew | 46 | 46 | 100% | |
| 2017 | Resident landowner | 2 of 2 drew | 2 | 2 | 100% | |
| 2016 | Nonresident | 2 of 2 drew | 2 | 2 | 100% | |
| 2016 | Resident | 25 of 25 drew | 25 | 25 | 100% | |
| 2016 | Resident landowner | 1 of 1 drew | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident landowner | 2018 | 2 | 2 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Elk B License
- Legal animal
- Antlerless Elk
- Tags
- 100 (2021)
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
- Apply by
- June 1
Season dates, 2021
- Archery Only: Sep 4–Oct 17
- Season Dates: Oct 23–Feb 15
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Other elk hunts in Unit 540
Ask FarWide
Answers use the same figures as this page.
Before you apply
- Leftovers
- “Elk Permit 6/15/2026 - 7/15/2026”
- Tag fee
- “Elk B - Drawing $275.00 June 1”
- Tag fee
- “Elk B License - Drawing only $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 June 1”
- Points
- “Those who do not apply for a combination license may purchase one preference point for $100 over the counter from July 1 through December 31.”
Rules for 2026.
Source: FWP · Updated Nov 13, 2026