At a Glance
314Square Miles
91%Public Land
6,100 - 11,300Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Get well away from roads and trails to avoid hunting pressure
- Bring bear spray Grizzlies live here
- Camping and fishing along the Gallatin River
Hunters discussing Hunt District 310 in Montana share valuable insights about the area's terrain and game behavior. Reports indicate varied terrain, with mountainous regions that require physical readiness and strategic planning, particularly concerning access points. Seasonality strongly affects game movement, suggesting early or late-season hunts might yield better success due to animal behavior shifts. Overall, preparing detailed scouting and understanding local wildlife patterns appear crucial, emphasizing that success hinges on thorough pre-hunt research and on-the-ground adaptability.
Upper Gallatin district consists of portions of Gallatin and Madison Counties south of Bozeman. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Lee Metcalf Monument Mountain Wilderness Area, Cabin Creek and Gallatin Wildlife Management Areas all provide close to two hundred thousand acres of publicly accessible land. Elk, mule deer and whitetails are available.
Very few bulls reach old age in this area due to the high number of rifle hunters, but some do slip through the cracks long enough to reach trophy quality size. Hunting pressure is increasing every year in this area on both the archery and rifle hunts, but there are plenty of elk to go around.