Montana Elk B suggestions? Zone 6 or 7

[DakotaGold]

My dad turns 88 this year, he is in great shape for 88, but still... He would like to go elk hunting one more time. Looking at Montana Elk B. A cow would be a trophy at his age. For my son and myself we are mostly meat hunters anyway. We live in central ND. Any suggestions for units, something with good #s, good access, block management or public land. Some walking is ok, but no more than 5 miles per day. Me and my son can do way more.... Any help greatly appreciate.

 

[flyingvmt]

600 is a shit ton of walking.....and up the hill down the hill kind of walking....

 

[Fire_9]

You can go weeks without seeing an elk in region 7

 

[DakotaGold]

Any suggestions for a unit with a good chance of getting a cow elk in the eastern half of montana?

 

[BlakeA]

You can go weeks without seeing an elk in region 7

^^^^ This. This is what most people do not understand when it comes to eastern MT elk hunting.

Honestly, if you are seeking a cow hunt, I would look towards SW MT. There can be a lot of hunters, especially opening weekend, but there can be a lot of elk. Keep in mind that no elk hunt on public land is an "easy" physical hunt. Good luck!

 

[phutch30]

^^^^ This. This is what most people do not understand when it comes to eastern MT elk hunting.

Honestly, if you are seeking a cow hunt, I would look towards SW MT. There can be a lot of hunters, especially opening weekend, but there can be a lot of elk. Keep in mind that no elk hunt on public land is an "easy" physical hunt. Good luck!

There were A LOT of disappointed elk hunters let alone cow hunters in SW MT this past yr. I would saw there are always a lot of hunters and I wouldn't put SW Elk country into the easy category by any stretch. It the weather cooperates then it could be relatively easy hunt..but same could be said about any unit.

I would call FWP in the region you want to hunt and explain the situation. There are block management options but they fill fast and there is no guarantee there will be elk there when u get there.

 

[406LIFE]

If you are interested in SW MT, pm me. I can offer some info.

 

[Elkmagnet]

Looks like an exposed nerve
https://onyourownadventures.com/hun...472-South-East-Montana-Custer-National-Forest

Good luck on your hunt

 

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[brockel]

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[8andcounting]

I would try region 4