Montana Unit 520:black bear draw odds
1 hunt code for black bear. 2026: 10 tags, 583 applicants per hunt.
At a glance
Black bear hunt codes
1
Archery-only season
Tags · 2026
10
across 1 hunt
Applicants · 2026
541
54 per tag
Compare species at a glance
Hunt codes
Best draw odds
- Elk100% drew
- Deer100% drew
- Black bear2% drew
Hunt codes
Black bear huntsin Unit 520
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR PERMIT 520-20 | archery-only season · Apr 15–Jun 15 | 9 of 541 drew | 10 |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Before you apply
- 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.”
- Leftovers
- “*First-and-only permits do not go to surplus. Your only opportunity to obtain a first-and-only permit is through the drawing.*”
- Tag fee
- “Antelope Disabled-Drawing $205.00 -”
Rules for 2026.
Season dates · 2026
- BEAR PERMIT 520-20Archery-only SeasonSep 5–Sep 14
- BEAR PERMIT 520-20General SeasonSep 15–Nov 29
- BEAR PERMIT 520-20Spring SeasonApr 15–Jun 15
Confirm in the regulations before you go.
Map & access
Unit 520and the units around it
Neighbors with a FarWide page open on click.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
Offline maps
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Members
Unit 520 hunt pack
One file, layered: the unit boundary, with each black bear hunt's draw odds and harvest success attached to the unit.
- Unit boundary
- Draw odds per hunt
- Harvest success per hunt
Unit 520 · BEAR PERMIT 520-20
9 of 541 drew
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: FWP