Hunting District 350, Whitetail-Bull Mountains: elk and deer hunting
Hunting District 350 (Whitetail-Bull Mountains) is 82.5% public land, most of it national forest (163,255 acres), by Montana's cadastral map of public land (2026). FWP estimates hunters took 93 elk and 183 deer here in 2025. In 2024, the last year FWP counted elk hunters by district, 946 elk hunters spent 7,901 days here and took 99 elk.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: FWP estimates for 2020 to 2025. Seasons: FWP's 2026 regulations. Land: Montana State Library, 2026-10.
National forestBLMState trust landNational wildlife refugeOther publicHD 350Neighboring districtsLake or riverHighway
| Region | FWP Region 3, Southwest Montana |
|---|---|
| Size | 228,206 acres (357 square miles) |
| Public land | 82.5% (188,224 acres) |
| Block Management | 7 areas, 13,692 acres (2026) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 93 (62 bulls) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 183 (134 mule deer, 49 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 | Boulder, Whitehall, Walkerville and Butte |
HD 350 is the country inside I-15, MT 69 and I-90 between Butte, Boulder and Whitehall, with the Whitetail-Boulder road on its east side. National forest is 71.5% of it.
How much public land is in HD 350?
82.5% of HD 350 is public land: 188,224 of its 228,206 acres. The largest share is national forest, 163,255 acres or 71.5% of the district.
| Manager | Acres | Share of HD 350 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 163,255 | 71.5% |
| BLM | 20,538 | 9% |
| State trust land | 2,820 | 1.2% |
| National wildlife refuge | 1,611 | 0.7% |
| Other public | 553 | 0.2% |
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 350
FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 7 areas in HD 350, 13,692 acres of private land open to hunters under the program. The largest: Tomahawk Ranch (5,381 acres, Type 1), Fitzgerald Ranch (3,989 acres, Type 2), Split Diamond (2,964 acres, Type 1), Sayler Ranch (739 acres, Type 1) and Dept. Of Corrections (433 acres, Type 1). Each area has its own rules and map from FWP. FWP Block Management.
How many elk are harvested in HD 350?
FWP estimates 93 elk were harvested in HD 350 in 2025: 62 bulls, 31 cows and 0 calves. FWP last counted elk hunters by district in 2024: 946 hunters took 99 elk, about 10 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 | 93 | 62 | 31 | 0 | 18 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2024 | 99 | 77 | 21 | 0 | 35 | 946 | 7,901 | 10 |
| 2023 | 85 | 62 | 23 | 0 | 9 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2022 | 64 | 55 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 815 | 6,817 | 8 |
| 2021 | 82 | 54 | 28 | 0 | 27 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2020 | 68 | 53 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 900 | 6,314 | 8 |
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 350?
FWP estimates 183 deer were harvested in HD 350 in 2025: 134 mule deer and 49 white-tailed deer. In 2025, 768 deer hunters spent 5,373 days here.
| Year | Deer harvested | Mule deer | White-tailed deer | Bucks | Does | Bucks 4 points or more | Deer hunters | Hunter days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 183 | 134 | 49 | 136 | 48 | 59 | 768 | 5,373 |
| 2024 | 198 | 125 | 74 | 151 | 47 | 78 | not counted | not counted |
| 2023 | 161 | 111 | 50 | 130 | 31 | 67 | 717 | 5,179 |
| 2022 | 178 | 122 | 55 | 135 | 43 | 67 | not counted | not counted |
| 2021 | 85 | 56 | 29 | 59 | 26 | 16 | 586 | 4,076 |
| 2020 | 85 | 75 | 10 | 66 | 19 | 20 | not counted | not counted |
Source: FWP Harvest Estimates (deer, 2020 to 2025).
When is elk season in HD 350 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 350:
| License or permit | What may be taken | Apply by | Quota | Archery only | General | Other seasons | FWP's restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Elk License | Brow-tined Bull or Antlerless Elk | Sep 5-Oct 18 | |||||
| General Elk License | Either-sex Elk | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only youth ages 12-15 and hunters with a PTHFV. Resident hunters 75 years old and older may harvest an antlerless elk on private land. | ||
| General Elk License | Brow-tined Bull Elk | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | ||||
| Elk B License: 350-02 | Antlerless Elk | Jun 1 | 50 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 |
When is deer season in HD 350 in 2026?
On the General Deer License in the general season, HD 350 allows mule deer bucks (Oct 24-Nov 29) and white-tailed deer of either sex (Oct 24-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 Mule Deer | Sep 5-Oct 18 | |||||
| General Deer License | Antlered Buck Mule Deer | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | ||||
| General Deer License | Either-sex White-tailed Deer | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | |||
| Deer B License: 003-00 | Antlerless White-tailed Deer | OTC: Jun 15 | Unlimited | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
| Deer B License: 350-01 | Antlerless Mule Deer | Jun 1 | 50 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only valid on private land. |
Source: FWP 2026 Deer, Elk & Antelope Regulations, page 84, with FWP's corrections. FWP can change a season or quota during the year: check FWP's page for HD 350 before you go.
How do you get to HD 350?
Highways through the district: I-90 (about 35 miles inside it) and I-15 (about 13 miles inside it). Towns inside: Boulder. Nearby: Whitehall (on the line), Walkerville (4 miles) and Butte (10 miles).
Which districts border HD 350?
HD 350 touches 6 other deer and elk districts. Their public land and 2025 harvest, for comparison:
| District | Name | Public land | Elk harvested | Deer harvested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 215 | East Deer Lodge | 49.4% | 346 | 286 |
| HD 318 | Butte-Basin | 81.5% | 210 | 99 |
| HD 320 | Tobacco Root Mountains | 47% | 451 | 1,305 |
| HD 340 | Highlands | 48.3% | 397 | 604 |
| HD 370 | Bull Mountains | 37.1% | 103 | 95 |
| HD 380 | Radersburg | 42.1% | 419 | 723 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in HD 350 on a general license?
Yes. In 2026 the General Elk License allows brow-tined bulls in HD 350 during the general season, October 24 to November 29, with the restrictions FWP prints for the district (regulations page 84). FWP also lists 1 elk B license or permit opportunity here.
What is the closest town to HD 350?
Boulder is inside the district. Just outside: Whitehall (on the line), Walkerville (4 miles) and Butte (10 miles).
Does HD 350 have Block Management?
Yes. FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 7 areas covering 13,692 acres in HD 350: 5 where hunters give themselves permission (Type 1) and 2 where the landowner or FWP gives it (Type 2). The largest is Tomahawk Ranch at 5,381 acres.
Where is FWP's map of HD 350?
FWP publishes a printable map of the district: HD 350 map (PDF). The boundary in words is in FWP's legal descriptions.
FWP's legal description of HD 350
Those portions of Silver Bow and Jefferson Counties lying within the following described boundary: Beginning at Butte, then northeasterly along Interstate 15 to its junction with Route 69 at Boulder, then southerly along said route to its junction with the Boulder-Whitetail Road, then southerly along the said road to its junction with Interstate 90 at Whitehall, then westerly along said interstate to its junction with Interstate 15 at Butte, 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 84.
- 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.
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