At a Glance
411Square Miles
69%Public Land
6,000 - 12,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- You need to be in excellent physical condition
- Bring good optics and good quality clothing
- Always pack bear spray, you are in grizzly country
Hunters discussing Hunt District 501 in Montana provide valuable insights into the area's unique qualities and challenges. Many emphasize the importance of understanding the region's terrain, noting that it's diverse and requires good physical preparation. The draw odds are seen as moderately competitive, with some hunters suggesting applying for specific seasons based on targeted game behavior, especially for elk. Overall, users recommend scouting trips to familiarize oneself with the area's seasonal patterns and making use of local knowledge to maximize success.
This hunt district is in the Absaroka- Beartooth Wilderness Area in south central Montana. It is a rugged mountainous area with many high peaks and numerous subalpine and alpine basins with pristine lakes filled with trout. This unit is located north of Yellowstone National Park.
The wonderful thing about this hunt district is it is unlimited, which means anyone can buy a bighorn sheep tag and go hunting. It is a huge area and the sheep can be difficult to locate. This district has spectacular scenery and is beautiful sheep country. This area has a respectable and stable sheep population. There are approximately 75 to 100 sheep in the district. Any legal ram is a trophy in an unlimited district.