Hunting District 410, Missouri River Breaks: elk and deer hunting
Hunting District 410 (Missouri River Breaks) is 47.4% public land, most of it BLM (331,375 acres), by Montana's cadastral map of public land (2026). FWP estimates hunters took 452 elk and 221 deer here in 2025. In 2024, the last year FWP counted elk hunters by district, 1,332 elk hunters spent 11,196 days here and took 378 elk.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: FWP estimates for 2020 to 2025. Seasons: FWP's 2026 regulations. Land: Montana State Library, 2026-10.
BLMState trust landNational wildlife refugeOther publicHD 410Neighboring districtsLake or riverHighway
| Region | FWP Region 4, North-central Montana |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,009,889 acres (1,578 square miles) |
| Public land | 47.4% (479,014 acres) |
| Block Management | 16 areas, 320,126 acres (2026) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 452 (247 bulls) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 221 (92 mule deer, 129 white-tailed) |
| Bull elk | Elk Permit 410-20 (quota 75, apply by April 1) |
| Archery only, 2026 | September 5 to October 18 |
| General season, 2026 | October 24 to November 29 |
| Towns in and near it | Winnett and Grass Range |
HD 410 is the Missouri River Breaks south of the river, between US 191 and the Musselshell River, down to MT 200 at Winnett. FWP lists no General Elk License season here: elk hunting is on permits and B licenses. BLM is 32.8% and national wildlife refuge 8.6%.
How much public land is in HD 410?
47.4% of HD 410 is public land: 479,014 of its 1,009,889 acres. The largest share is BLM, 331,375 acres or 32.8% of the district.
| Manager | Acres | Share of HD 410 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 331,375 | 32.8% |
| National wildlife refuge | 86,552 | 8.6% |
| State trust land | 61,087 | 6% |
| Other public | 73 | under 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 410
FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 16 areas in HD 410, 320,126 acres of private land open to hunters under the program. The largest: Chain Buttes (157,292 acres, Type 1), East Indian Buttes (86,233 acres, Type 1), Swinging H Cattle Co. (15,969 acres, Type 1), Solf Ranch (9,847 acres, Type 1) and Chimney Rock (9,055 acres, Type 1). Each area has its own rules and map from FWP. FWP Block Management.
How many elk are harvested in HD 410?
FWP estimates 452 elk were harvested in HD 410 in 2025: 247 bulls, 202 cows and 4 calves. FWP last counted elk hunters by district in 2024: 1,332 hunters took 378 elk, about 28 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 | 452 | 247 | 202 | 4 | 204 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2024 | 378 | 209 | 167 | 2 | 168 | 1,332 | 11,196 | 28 |
| 2023 | 333 | 170 | 158 | 5 | 141 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2022 | 452 | 213 | 236 | 3 | 176 | 1,871 | 15,743 | 24 |
| 2021 | 723 | 326 | 387 | 9 | 199 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2020 | 950 | 297 | 637 | 16 | 217 | 2,350 | 18,464 | 40 |
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 410?
FWP estimates 221 deer were harvested in HD 410 in 2025: 92 mule deer and 129 white-tailed deer. In 2025, 505 deer hunters spent 3,423 days here.
| Year | Deer harvested | Mule deer | White-tailed deer | Bucks | Does | Bucks 4 points or more | Deer hunters | Hunter days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 221 | 92 | 129 | 167 | 54 | 106 | 505 | 3,423 |
| 2024 | 206 | 79 | 127 | 155 | 50 | 103 | not counted | not counted |
| 2023 | 464 | 373 | 92 | 397 | 67 | 266 | 1,475 | 8,791 |
| 2022 | 561 | 418 | 143 | 428 | 130 | 262 | not counted | not counted |
| 2021 | 652 | 538 | 114 | 518 | 134 | 245 | 2,294 | 14,143 |
| 2020 | 971 | 795 | 176 | 823 | 145 | 528 | not counted | not counted |
Source: FWP Harvest Estimates (deer, 2020 to 2025).
When is elk season in HD 410 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 410:
| License or permit | What may be taken | Apply by | Quota | Archery only | General | Other seasons | FWP's restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk B License: 410-00 | Antlerless Elk | Jun 1 | 50 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | |
| Elk B License: 410-01 | Antlerless Elk | Jun 1 | 300 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Only valid in HD 410. | ||
| Elk B License: 410-02 | Antlerless Elk | Jun 1 | 700 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Only valid south of Crooked Creek (Sacagawea River). Not valid on CMR Refuge. | |
| Elk Permit: 410-20 | Either-sex Elk | April 1 | 75 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Permit must be used with a valid General Elk License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Elk in any other HD during these described season dates. |
| Elk Permit: 410-21 | Either-sex Elk | April 1 | 1,000 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | 1st and 2nd choice only. Only valid in HD 410. Permit must be used with a valid General Elk License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Elk in any other HD during these described season dates. |
When is deer season in HD 410 in 2026?
On the General Deer License in the general season, HD 410 allows white-tailed deer of either sex (Oct 24-Nov 29). A mule deer buck in HD 410 needs a drawn permit: Deer Permit 410-50, quota 100, apply by April 1.
| 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-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | |||
| Deer B License: 004-00 | 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 4 HDs except HD 455. |
| Deer B License: 004-01 | Antlerless White-tailed Deer | Jun 1 | 2,000 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455. |
| Deer B License: 410-00 | Antlerless Mule Deer | Jun 1 | 5 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only valid on private land. |
| Deer Permit: 410-50 | Antlered Buck Mule Deer | April 1 | 100 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Permit must be used with a valid General Deer License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Buck Mule Deer in any other HD. |
FWP's notes for HD 410: Check the restricted area legal descriptions (regulations pages 28 to 30): Charles M. Russell (CMR) National Wildlife Refuge and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. CMR National Wildlife Refuge and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) regulations may differ from these regulations, to include closed or weapons restricted areas. Hunters should contact the CMR at 406-538-8706 or the ACOE at 406-526-3411. Elk hunters in HD 410 may also hunt on islands in the Missouri River adjacent to where their elk permit is valid. Island is defined as land completely surrounded by water at the time of the hunt.
Source: FWP 2026 Deer, Elk & Antelope Regulations, page 92, with FWP's corrections. FWP can change a season or quota during the year: check FWP's page for HD 410 before you go.
How do you get to HD 410?
Highways through the district: MT 19 (about 14 miles inside it), US 191 (about 13 miles inside it) and MT 200 (about 3 miles inside it). Nearby: Winnett (on the line) and Grass Range (on the line).
Which districts border HD 410?
HD 410 touches 8 other deer and elk districts. Their public land and 2025 harvest, for comparison:
| District | Name | Public land | Elk harvested | Deer harvested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 411 | Snowy Mountains | 20.7% | 845 | 1,225 |
| HD 412 | Judith and Moccasin Mountains | 15.6% | 253 | 732 |
| HD 417 | Armells Creek | 37.5% | 302 | 124 |
| HD 535 | Southern Snowy Mountains | 17.5% | 482 | 571 |
| HD 621 | Upper Missouri Breaks-West | 75.8% | 93 | 266 |
| HD 622 | Middle Missouri Breaks | 72.1% | 102 | 98 |
| HD 700 | Missouri Breaks-Prairie | 38% | 588 | 1,495 |
| HD 701 | Sagebrush Prairie | 18.1% | 139 | 1,711 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in HD 410 on a general license?
Not on the General Elk License alone. FWP's 2026 table for HD 410 lists no General Elk License season here: elk hunting is on drawn permits and B licenses (regulations page 92). An elk of either sex takes Elk Permit 410-20 (quota 75, apply by April 1), used with the General Elk License.
What is the closest town to HD 410?
No town is inside it. The nearest are Winnett (on the line) and Grass Range (on the line).
Does HD 410 have Block Management?
Yes. FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 16 areas covering 320,126 acres in HD 410: 15 where hunters give themselves permission (Type 1) and 1 where the landowner or FWP gives it (Type 2). The largest is Chain Buttes at 157,292 acres.
Where is FWP's map of HD 410?
FWP publishes a printable map of the district: HD 410 map (PDF). The boundary in words is in FWP's legal descriptions.
FWP's legal description of HD 410
Those portions of Fergus, Garfield, and Petroleum Counties lying within the following described boundary: Beginning at Winnett, then west on State Highway 200 to its junction with US Highway 87 and State Highway 19, approximately 1 mile north of Grass Range, then northerly on State Highway 19 to its junction with US Highway 191, then northerly on said highway to the Missouri River, then easterly down said river to the mouth of the Musselshell River, then southerly up said river to State Highway 200, then west on said highway to Winnett, 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 92.
- 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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