Montana Elk Draw Odds 2026
Real odds for all 129 Montana elk hunt codes, straight from the official 2026 drawing statistics: 108,902 first-choice applications, broken down by unit, season, and bonus point level. Free, with no account required. Set your points, pick your filters, and share the exact view with a link.
Data: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks drawing statistics (2026). Odds marked * use the nearest point level with applicants. Odds are prior-year results, not a guarantee. Verify seasons, deadlines, and regulations with the state agency before applying.
Easiest Montana elk hunts to draw in 2026
13 hunt codes drew at 100% for nonresidents with zero bonus points in 2026 (15 for residents). The dozen below had the best zero-point odds, a starting list if you want to hunt Montana this year rather than in a decade.
| Unit | Hunt code | Season | Resident 0-pt odds | Nonresident 0-pt odds | Pts for ~100% (NR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 270-45 (First Choice Only) | Elk Permit (First Choice Only) | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 595 | 595-21 (First and Only) ARCHERY ONLY | Elk Permit (First And Only) Archery Only | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 411 | 411-21 (First and Only) ARCHERY ONLY | Elk Permit (First And Only) Archery Only | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 447 | 447-21 (First and Only) ARCHERY ONLY | Elk Permit (First And Only) Archery Only | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 210 | 210-03 | Elk B License | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 410 | 410-01 | Elk B License | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 422 | 422-00 | Elk B License | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 101 | 101-50 | Elk Permit | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 370 | 370-02 | Elk B License | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 293 | 293-01 | Elk B License | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 217 | 217-02 | Elk B License | 100% | 100% | 0 |
| 322 | 322-00 | Elk B License | 88% | 100% | 0 |
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Montana Elk draw FAQ
How are these Montana elk draw odds calculated?
Every number comes straight from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's official 2026 drawing statistics: at each bonus point level we divide successful first-choice applicants by total first-choice applicants. Nothing is modeled or estimated unless marked. What you see is what actually happened in the 2026 draw.
How many elk hunts can I draw with 0 points?
In the 2026 draw, 15 Montana elk hunt codes drew at 100% for residents with 0 points, and 13 drew at 100% for nonresidents with 0 points. Set the points stepper to 0 and sort by odds to explore them.
How does the Montana elk draw work?
Montana uses a bonus point system: your accumulated points are squared and added to one base chance (points² + 1) as entries in a random draw, so more points sharply improve your odds but never guarantee a tag — even a max-point applicant can miss, and a zero-point applicant can hit. The odds here are the actual 2026 draw results at each bonus-point level. Deer and elk permit applications typically close June 1; moose, sheep, and goat May 1. Verify at fwp.mt.gov.
Is this draw odds tool really free?
Yes. Free, no account, no catch. huntNotes makes a hunting journal app, and this tool is our contribution to hunters planning their applications. Export to CSV or share a link to your exact filtered view any time.