Hunting District 370, Bull Mountains: elk and deer hunting
Hunting District 370 (Bull Mountains) is 37.1% public land, most of it national forest (28,522 acres), by Montana's cadastral map of public land (2026). FWP estimates hunters took 103 elk and 95 deer here in 2025. In 2024, the last year FWP counted elk hunters by district, 629 elk hunters spent 4,650 days here and took 80 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 landOther publicHD 370Neighboring districtsLake or riverHighway
| Region | FWP Region 3, Southwest Montana |
|---|---|
| Size | 118,440 acres (185 square miles) |
| Public land | 37.1% (43,993 acres) |
| Block Management | 8 areas, 20,180 acres (2026) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 103 (52 bulls) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 95 (58 mule deer, 37 white-tailed) |
| General elk license, general season | Brow-tined bulls or antlerless elk |
| Archery only, 2026 | September 5 to October 18 |
| General season, 2026 | October 24 to November 29 |
| Towns in and near it | Whitehall, Boulder and Three Forks |
HD 370 is a 185-square-mile triangle east of Whitehall, between I-90, MT 69 and the Whitetail-Boulder road. Eight Block Management areas cover 20,180 acres.
How much public land is in HD 370?
37.1% of HD 370 is public land: 43,993 of its 118,440 acres. The largest share is national forest, 28,522 acres or 24.1% of the district.
| Manager | Acres | Share of HD 370 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 28,522 | 24.1% |
| BLM | 11,270 | 9.5% |
| State trust land | 4,201 | 3.5% |
| Other public | 499 | 0.4% |
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 370
FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 8 areas in HD 370, 20,180 acres of private land open to hunters under the program. The largest: Tomahawk Ranch (8,169 acres, Type 1), Xc Ranch (3,889 acres, Type 1), Fitzgerald Ranch (3,484 acres, Type 2), Boulder Valley (3,131 acres, Type 1) and Tom Dawson Ranch (552 acres, Type 1). Each area has its own rules and map from FWP. FWP Block Management.
How many elk are harvested in HD 370?
FWP estimates 103 elk were harvested in HD 370 in 2025: 52 bulls, 49 cows and 2 calves. FWP last counted elk hunters by district in 2024: 629 hunters took 80 elk, about 13 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 | 103 | 52 | 49 | 2 | 14 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2024 | 80 | 29 | 51 | 0 | 20 | 629 | 4,650 | 13 |
| 2023 | 86 | 49 | 33 | 3 | 29 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2022 | 88 | 49 | 36 | 3 | 25 | 542 | 3,670 | 16 |
| 2021 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 7 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2020 | 120 | 58 | 61 | 0 | 20 | 667 | 4,278 | 18 |
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 370?
FWP estimates 95 deer were harvested in HD 370 in 2025: 58 mule deer and 37 white-tailed deer. In 2025, 515 deer hunters spent 3,111 days here.
| Year | Deer harvested | Mule deer | White-tailed deer | Bucks | Does | Bucks 4 points or more | Deer hunters | Hunter days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | 58 | 37 | 72 | 22 | 34 | 515 | 3,111 |
| 2024 | 106 | 81 | 25 | 78 | 28 | 41 | not counted | not counted |
| 2023 | 121 | 78 | 43 | 99 | 22 | 59 | 572 | 3,536 |
| 2022 | 64 | 49 | 15 | 52 | 12 | 35 | not counted | not counted |
| 2021 | 58 | 38 | 20 | 51 | 8 | 19 | 490 | 2,880 |
| 2020 | 52 | 27 | 25 | 39 | 13 | 25 | not counted | not counted |
Source: FWP Harvest Estimates (deer, 2020 to 2025).
When is elk season in HD 370 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 370:
| 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 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | |||
| 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. | ||
| Elk B License: 370-02 | Antlerless Elk | Jun 1 | 100 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 |
When is deer season in HD 370 in 2026?
On the General Deer License in the general season, HD 370 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: 370-01 | 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 85, with FWP's corrections. FWP can change a season or quota during the year: check FWP's page for HD 370 before you go.
How do you get to HD 370?
Highways through the district: MT 69 (about 8 miles inside it) and I-90 (about 7 miles inside it). Nearby: Whitehall (on the line), Boulder (on the line) and Three Forks (18 miles).
Which districts border HD 370?
HD 370 touches 4 other deer and elk districts. Their public land and 2025 harvest, for comparison:
| District | Name | Public land | Elk harvested | Deer harvested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 320 | Tobacco Root Mountains | 47% | 451 | 1,305 |
| HD 340 | Highlands | 48.3% | 397 | 604 |
| HD 350 | Whitetail-Bull Mountains | 82.5% | 93 | 183 |
| HD 380 | Radersburg | 42.1% | 419 | 723 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in HD 370 on a general license?
Yes. In 2026 the General Elk License allows brow-tined bulls or antlerless elk in HD 370 during the general season, October 24 to November 29, with the restrictions FWP prints for the district (regulations page 85). FWP also lists 1 elk B license or permit opportunity here.
What is the closest town to HD 370?
No town is inside it. The nearest are Whitehall (on the line), Boulder (on the line) and Three Forks (18 miles).
Does HD 370 have Block Management?
Yes. FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 8 areas covering 20,180 acres in HD 370: 7 where hunters give themselves permission (Type 1) and 1 where the landowner or FWP gives it (Type 2). The largest is Tomahawk Ranch at 8,169 acres.
Where is FWP's map of HD 370?
FWP publishes a printable map of the district: HD 370 map (PDF). The boundary in words is in FWP's legal descriptions.
FWP's legal description of HD 370
That portion of Jefferson County lying within the following described boundary: Beginning on Interstate 90 at Whitehall, then easterly along said interstate to Route 69, then northerly along said Route 69 to the Whitetail-Boulder Road, then southerly along said road to Interstate 90 at Whitehall, 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 85.
- 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.