Hunting District 200, North St. Regis: elk and deer hunting
Hunting District 200 (North St. Regis) is 88.9% public land, most of it national forest (132,045 acres), by Montana's cadastral map of public land (2026). FWP estimates hunters took 20 elk and 204 deer here in 2025. In 2024, the last year FWP counted elk hunters by district, 496 elk hunters spent 4,204 days here and took 38 elk.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: FWP estimates for 2020 to 2025. Seasons: FWP's 2026 regulations. Land: Montana State Library, 2026-10.
National forestState trust landOther publicHD 200Neighboring districtsLake or riverHighway
| Region | FWP Region 2, West-central Montana |
|---|---|
| Size | 152,000 acres (237 square miles) |
| Public land | 88.9% (135,141 acres) |
| Block Management | 2 areas, 2,363 acres (2026) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 20 (18 bulls) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 204 (28 mule deer, 175 white-tailed) |
| General elk license, general season | Brow-tined bulls |
| Archery only, 2026 | September 5 to October 18 |
| General season, 2026 | October 24 to November 29 |
| Towns in and near it | De Borgia, St. Regis, Saltese, Plains, Thompson Falls and Superior |
HD 200 lies north of I-90 between St. Regis and the Idaho line, up to the Mineral-Sanders county line. Interstate 90 runs about 53 miles inside it, through De Borgia, Saltese and St. Regis. FWP's antlerless elk B license 200-00 is valid only in the Mullan Gulch area.
How much public land is in HD 200?
88.9% of HD 200 is public land: 135,141 of its 152,000 acres. The largest share is national forest, 132,045 acres or 86.9% of the district.
| Manager | Acres | Share of HD 200 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 132,045 | 86.9% |
| State trust land | 3,096 | 2% |
| Other public | 222 | 0.1% |
Measured by FilledTag inside FWP's district boundary from Montana Cadastral Public Lands, Montana State Library, published 2026. State trust land is open to hunting with a Conservation License where it can be reached legally; many sections touch no public road.
Block Management in HD 200
FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 2 areas in HD 200, 2,363 acres of private land open to hunters under the program. The largest: Stimson Lumber Company Lands (1,404 acres, Type 1) and 5J'S Ranch (959 acres, Type 1). Each area has its own rules and map from FWP. FWP Block Management.
How many elk are harvested in HD 200?
FWP estimates 20 elk were harvested in HD 200 in 2025: 18 bulls, 1 cow and 0 calves. FWP last counted elk hunters by district in 2024: 496 hunters took 38 elk, about 8 elk for every 100 hunters.
| Year | Elk harvested | Bulls | Cows | Calves | Bulls 6 points or more | Elk hunters | Hunter days | Elk per 100 hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 4 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2024 | 38 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 496 | 4,204 | 8 |
| 2023 | 35 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 6 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2022 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 392 | 3,788 | 7 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2020 | 37 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 581 | 5,172 | 6 |
Source: FWP Harvest Estimates (elk, 2020 to 2025). FWP counts hunters and days by district every other year; "not counted" means FWP did not publish that year's count. Elk per 100 hunters is worked out from FWP's own two figures.
How many deer are harvested in HD 200?
FWP estimates 204 deer were harvested in HD 200 in 2025: 28 mule deer and 175 white-tailed deer. In 2025, 618 deer hunters spent 4,231 days here.
| Year | Deer harvested | Mule deer | White-tailed deer | Bucks | Does | Bucks 4 points or more | Deer hunters | Hunter days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 204 | 28 | 175 | 174 | 26 | 112 | 618 | 4,231 |
| 2024 | 234 | 34 | 201 | 213 | 21 | 149 | not counted | not counted |
| 2023 | 253 | 45 | 207 | 206 | 47 | 100 | 750 | 5,843 |
| 2022 | 194 | 10 | 184 | 151 | 43 | 96 | not counted | not counted |
| 2021 | 234 | 23 | 212 | 209 | 25 | 130 | 673 | 5,623 |
| 2020 | 229 | 39 | 190 | 179 | 51 | 125 | not counted | not counted |
Source: FWP Harvest Estimates (deer, 2020 to 2025).
When is elk season in HD 200 in 2026?
Archery only: September 5 to October 18. General season: October 24 to November 29, 2026. Every elk license and permit FWP lists for HD 200:
| License or permit | What may be taken | Apply by | Quota | Archery only | General | Other seasons | FWP's restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Elk License | Brow-tined Bull Elk | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | |||
| Elk B License: 200-00 | Antlerless Elk | Jun 1 | 5 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only valid in Mullan Gulch area. |
When is deer season in HD 200 in 2026?
On the General Deer License in the general season, HD 200 allows white-tailed deer of either sex (Oct 24-Oct 30), mule deer bucks (Oct 24-Nov 29) and white-tailed deer bucks (Oct 31-Nov 29).
| License or permit | What may be taken | Apply by | Quota | Archery only | General | Other seasons | FWP's restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Deer License | Either-sex White-tailed Deer | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Oct 30 | ||||
| General Deer License | Antlered Buck Mule Deer | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | |||
| General Deer License | Antlered Buck White-tailed Deer | Oct 31-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | ||||
| General Deer License | Either-sex White-tailed Deer | Oct 31-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only youth ages 10-15. | |||
| Deer B License: 200-00 | Antlerless White-tailed Deer | Jun 1 | 25 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 |
Source: FWP 2026 Deer, Elk & Antelope Regulations, page 54, with FWP's corrections. FWP can change a season or quota during the year: check FWP's page for HD 200 before you go.
How do you get to HD 200?
Highways through the district: I-90 (about 53 miles inside it) and MT 135 (about 12 miles inside it). Towns inside: De Borgia, St. Regis and Saltese. Nearby: Plains (5 miles), Thompson Falls (8 miles), Superior (8 miles) and Hot Springs (18 miles).
Which districts border HD 200?
HD 200 touches 4 other deer and elk districts. Their public land and 2025 harvest, for comparison:
| District | Name | Public land | Elk harvested | Deer harvested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 123 | Clark Mountain | 91.1% | 34 | 213 |
| HD 124 | Arvilla | 65.6% | 33 | 212 |
| HD 201 | Missoula - Ninemile - North Superior | 76.4% | 274 | 1,025 |
| HD 202 | South Superior | 94.4% | 79 | 701 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in HD 200 on a general license?
Yes. In 2026 the General Elk License allows brow-tined bulls in HD 200 during the general season, October 24 to November 29, with the restrictions FWP prints for the district (regulations page 54). FWP also lists 1 elk B license or permit opportunity here.
What is the closest town to HD 200?
De Borgia, St. Regis and Saltese are inside the district. Just outside: Plains (5 miles), Thompson Falls (8 miles) and Superior (8 miles).
Does HD 200 have Block Management?
Yes. FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 2 areas covering 2,363 acres in HD 200: both are Type 1, where hunters give themselves permission. The largest is Stimson Lumber Company Lands at 1,404 acres.
Where is FWP's map of HD 200?
FWP publishes a printable map of the district: HD 200 map (PDF). The boundary in words is in FWP's legal descriptions.
FWP's legal description of HD 200
Those portions of Mineral and Sanders Counties lying within the following described boundary: Beginning at St. Regis, then in a northwesterly direction along Interstate 90 to the Montana-Idaho border, then northerly along said border to the Mineral-Sanders County Line, then in an easterly and southerly direction along said county line (C-C Divide) to USFS Trail 404 near Combest Peak, then easterly on said trail to the Miller Creek Loop USFS Road 7592, then easterly on said road to its junction with USFS Trail 1714, then southerly on said trail to the Clark Fork River, then upstream to Interstate 90 bridge at St. Regis, the point of beginning.
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, hunters and days: FWP Harvest Estimates (elk and deer, 2020 to 2025).
- Seasons, licenses, quotas and restrictions: FWP 2026 Deer, Elk & Antelope Regulations, page 54.
- Public land: Montana Cadastral Public Lands, Montana State Library, published 2026. Block Management: FWP Block Management area boundaries (2026). District boundary: FWP deer, elk and lion hunting districts.
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Numbers are copied from FWP and the State of Montana, or measured from their maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.