At a Glance
117Square Miles
95.7%Public Land
7,400 - 12,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- GPS highly recommend
- Use horses or don't go into wilderness
- Watch out for rapid weather changes
- Leave a hunt plan with friends and family




Upper Stillwater unit is in Park County southwest of Billings and west of Red Lodge. Gallatin National Forest along with Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness makes up over 90% of the area offering thousands of acres of public access. The Beartooth Range includes the highest peak in Montana, 12,807 foot Granite Peak. The Wyoming State line creates the southern boundary. Only residents may apply for limited antlered bull license.
Mature bulls call live from 8,600 to over 9,500 feet in elevation. Getting into the Stillwater River drainage can take a lot of effort. Expect to see a few bulls ranging from 120” to 140” Boone and Crockett.