Montana Unit 798:elk draw odds
6 hunt codes for elk. 2017: 84 to 2,469 applicants per hunt.
Hardest draw in Unit 7982017 draw
ELK PERMIT 798-20250 drew, 2,469 applied.
94th hardest of 563 Montana elk draws in 2017.
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Unit 798
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2017 | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELK B LICENSE 798-01 | 33 of 33 drew | ||
| ELK B LICENSE 798-81 | 24 of 24 drew | ||
| ELK PERMIT 798-15 | 155 of 155 drew | ||
| ELK PERMIT 798-16 | 300 tags | 300 | |
| ELK PERMIT 798-20 | 11 of 331 drew | ||
| ELK PERMIT 798-21 | 205 of 205 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