Historical harvest statistics from MontanaFish & Game data. Use this to evaluate draw pressure and hunter success before you apply.
48
2024
10.0%
2024
473
2024
–
harvest change
Montana elk unit 261-00 has 1 year of harvest records in our data (2024–2024). In 2024, 473 hunters afield produced a 10.0% success rate.
A single season is noisy, so read the full history below before you judge the unit. Success rate reflects how many hunters filled a tag, not how hard the tag was to draw. Pair this with the Montana elk draw odds to see both how hard the tag is to get and how good the hunting is once you have it. Figures come from official Montana wildlife-agency harvest records.
| Year | Harvest | Hunters | Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48 | 473 | 10.0% |
What is the hunter success rate in Montana elk unit 261-00?
In 2024, Montana elk unit 261-00 had a hunter success rate of 10.0%, with 473 hunters afield and 48 animals harvested. Figures come from official Montana wildlife-agency harvest records.
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Last updated Jul 6, 2026 from official Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks records. View source.
