ELK PERMIT 270-45RES + NR

Unit 270 elk,Elk Permit

Season Archery Only Sep 5–Oct 18 · General Oct 24–Nov 29 · Heritage Muzzleloader Dec 12–Dec 20·Units: 270·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: April 1

Answer card2026 draw · Resident

3,833 drew, 3,833 applied, everyone who applied drew in 2026.

Draw result · 2026

100%

3,305 of 3,305 drew

Applicants · 2026

3,833

Draw results · whole hunt

Year	Who	Applicants	Drew
2026	Nonresident	528	528
2026	Resident	3,305	3,305

Montana prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.

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What it is

Hunt: Elk Permit
Legal animal: Brow-tined Bull Elk
Who can apply: Residents and nonresidents
Apply by: April 1

Season dates, 2026

Archery Only: Sep 5–Oct 18
General: Oct 24–Nov 29
Heritage Muzzleloader: Dec 12–Dec 20

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

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Before you apply

Leftovers: “Elk Permit 6/15/2026 - 7/15/2026”
Tag fee: “Elk B - Drawing $275.00 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