Montana Unit 398:elk draw odds
7 hunt codes for elk. 2013: 25 to 181 applicants per hunt.
Hardest draw in Unit 3982008 draw
ELK A9 398-80440 tags, 623 applied, 64% drew.
351st hardest of 563 Montana elk draws in 2008.
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Unit 398
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2008 | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELK A9 398-80 | 363 of 572 drew | 400 | |
| ELK B LICENSE 398-80 | 123 of 123 drew | ||
| ELK B LICENSE 398-81 | 19 of 29 drew | ||
| ELK B LICENSE 398-82 | 5 of 5 drew | ||
| ELK B LICENSE 398-83 | 15 of 15 drew | ||
| ELK B LICENSE 398-84 | 36 of 36 drew | ||
| ELK B LICENSE 398-85 | 56 of 56 drew |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
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.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
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Source: FWP · Updated Nov 13, 2026