At a Glance
852Square Miles
48.3%Public Land
5,300 - 10,200Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Get away from roads to escape hunting pressure
- Map showing land ownership will be helpful
- ATV's are useful
Hunters discussing Hunt District 340 in Montana emphasize the area's challenging terrain, with varied landscapes that can make spotting game tricky but rewarding for those willing to put in the effort. Insights suggest that understanding animal habits and effective scouting are crucial due to the pressure from other hunters during peak times. Draw odds indicate that patience and persistence are necessary, especially for those trying for highly sought-after tags. Overall, hunters can benefit from thorough preparation and timing their hunts to optimize opportunities for success in this competitive district.
This district is located in the southwest part of the state between Dillon and Butte in the Highland Mountains. This district has a large amount of public land most of which is National Forest and BLM. Elk and deer are present throughout the district and available to hunters on a general tag. This area has not been managed for trophy quality and trophy bucks and bulls are rare.
The elk population in this district is way over objective. Hunting pressure can be extremely high in the National Forest of the Highland mountain range. A lot of elk are harvested in this district by both archery and rifle hunters. Deer numbers are good in the area but trophy bucks are few and far between.