East Bitterroot district lies within portions of Missoula and Ravalli Counties. Most of the western half is private land within the Bitterroot valley. The Bitterroot National Forest encompasses the Sapphire Range providing thousands of acres of public lands. Montana Route 93 sets the western boundary with Route 38 forming the southern edge. Only residents may apply of an antlered Shiras bull limited license.

Missoula County has a number of Shiras bulls in the Boone and Crockett record book with the largest scoring 180”. A number of other 150” class bulls are also recorded. Ravalli County has one bull that scores 186” but no others are recorded. Private land may cause some access issue especially in the Bitterroot Valley. Make plans to hunt private land well before the season begins.