At a Glance
Quick Tips
- This is a great late hunt, don't expect elk to be there in the archery season
- Book with an outfitter for a better experience
- Great black bear hunting along the Rocky Mountain Front




This district is in northwest Montana on the Rocky Mountain Front and is commonly referred to as the Sun River WMA District. Elk and deer hunting in this district is largely controlled by private landowners and rules and regulations of the Sun River WMA. Rifle elk tags are extremely limited and are among the most sought after among Montana residents seeking a once in a lifetime type trophy elk hunt.
This district is most well known for the trophy bulls it can produce on the limited entry rifle hunt, which takes place during a heavy migration. The archery elk hunt is available on a general tag but can be very tough, most of the districts wintering elk are not present during archery season and some resident elk are on strictly managed private land.