Hunting District 622, Middle Missouri Breaks: elk and deer hunting
Hunting District 622 (Middle Missouri Breaks) is 72.1% public land, most of it BLM (206,004 acres), by Montana's cadastral map of public land (2026). FWP estimates hunters took 102 elk and 98 deer here in 2025. In 2024, the last year FWP counted elk hunters by district, 455 elk hunters spent 3,566 days here and took 101 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 622Neighboring districtsLake or riverHighway
| Region | FWP Region 6, Northeast Montana |
|---|---|
| Size | 475,094 acres (742 square miles) |
| Public land | 72.1% (342,458 acres) |
| Block Management | 7 areas, 65,512 acres (2026) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 102 (52 bulls) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 98 (75 mule deer, 23 white-tailed) |
| Bull elk | Elk Permit 620-20 (quota 70, 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 | None within 20 miles |
HD 622 is the Missouri River Breaks north of Fort Peck Reservoir, between the refuge roads, with no town or numbered highway inside. BLM is 43.4% and national wildlife refuge 24.4%. Elk hunting is on permits and B licenses.
How much public land is in HD 622?
72.1% of HD 622 is public land: 342,458 of its 475,094 acres. The largest share is BLM, 206,004 acres or 43.4% of the district.
| Manager | Acres | Share of HD 622 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 206,004 | 43.4% |
| National wildlife refuge | 115,690 | 24.4% |
| State trust land | 20,764 | 4.4% |
| Other public | 1 | 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 622
FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 7 areas in HD 622, 65,512 acres of private land open to hunters under the program. The largest: Ap Timber Creek (37,073 acres, Type 1), Veseth Livestock Co (11,288 acres, Type 1), Abap (6,896 acres, Type 1), Burke Ranch (5,430 acres, Type 1) and Virginia Koss (2,607 acres, Type 1). Each area has its own rules and map from FWP. FWP Block Management.
How many elk are harvested in HD 622?
FWP estimates 102 elk were harvested in HD 622 in 2025: 52 bulls, 50 cows and 0 calves. FWP last counted elk hunters by district in 2024: 455 hunters took 101 elk, about 22 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 | 102 | 52 | 50 | 0 | 45 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2024 | 101 | 64 | 36 | 2 | 42 | 455 | 3,566 | 22 |
| 2023 | 152 | 90 | 57 | 5 | 75 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2022 | 138 | 72 | 65 | 2 | 49 | 542 | 3,553 | 25 |
| 2021 | 234 | 90 | 129 | 15 | 61 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2020 | 264 | 82 | 170 | 12 | 70 | 746 | 4,381 | 35 |
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 622?
FWP estimates 98 deer were harvested in HD 622 in 2025: 75 mule deer and 23 white-tailed deer. In 2025, 434 deer hunters spent 2,493 days here.
| Year | Deer harvested | Mule deer | White-tailed deer | Bucks | Does | Bucks 4 points or more | Deer hunters | Hunter days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | 75 | 23 | 87 | 11 | 55 | 434 | 2,493 |
| 2024 | 142 | 127 | 15 | 135 | 7 | 88 | not counted | not counted |
| 2023 | 184 | 167 | 17 | 176 | 8 | 117 | 475 | 2,343 |
| 2022 | 131 | 124 | 8 | 116 | 16 | 81 | not counted | not counted |
| 2021 | 254 | 250 | 4 | 202 | 51 | 105 | 633 | 3,156 |
| 2020 | 279 | 262 | 17 | 250 | 26 | 194 | not counted | not counted |
Source: FWP Harvest Estimates (deer, 2020 to 2025).
When is elk season in HD 622 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 622:
| License or permit | What may be taken | Apply by | Quota | Archery only | General | Other seasons | FWP's restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk B License: 622-00 | Antlerless Elk | Jun 1 | 50 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only valid in HDs 620 and 622. |
| Elk B License: 698-00 | Antlerless Elk | Jun 1 | 100 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Valid in HDs 620, 621, 622. Not valid on CMR Refuge. |
| Elk B License: 699-01 | Antlerless Elk | Jun 1 | 150 | Oct 22-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only youth ages 12-15. Only valid in HDs 620, 621, 622, 630, and 690. | |
| Elk Permit: 620-20 | Either-sex Elk | April 1 | 70 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only valid in HDs 620, 621, and 622. Not valid on CMR refuge. 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: 620-21 | Either-sex Elk | April 1 | 1,000 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | 1st and 2nd choice only. Only valid in HDs 620, 621, and 622. 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: 622-20 | Either-sex Elk | April 1 | 60 | 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. |
When is deer season in HD 622 in 2026?
On the General Deer License in the general season, HD 622 allows white-tailed deer of either sex (Oct 24-Nov 29) and mule deer bucks (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 White-tailed Deer | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | |||
| General Deer License | Antlered Buck Mule Deer | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | |||
| Deer B License: 006-00 | Antlerless White-tailed Deer | Jun 1 | 2,000 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Up to two per hunter. Valid in all R6 HDs. |
FWP's notes for HD 622: 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; UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge; Elk hunters in HDs 621 and 622 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, pages 114 to 115, with FWP's corrections. FWP can change a season or quota during the year: check FWP's page for HD 622 before you go.
How do you get to HD 622?
No numbered highway crosses the district.
Which districts border HD 622?
HD 622 touches 5 other deer and elk districts. Their public land and 2025 harvest, for comparison:
| District | Name | Public land | Elk harvested | Deer harvested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 410 | Missouri River Breaks | 47.4% | 452 | 221 |
| HD 620 | South Phillips | 40.8% | 117 | 439 |
| HD 621 | Upper Missouri Breaks-West | 75.8% | 93 | 266 |
| HD 630 | South Valley | 64.8% | 54 | 799 |
| HD 700 | Missouri Breaks-Prairie | 38% | 588 | 1,495 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in HD 622 on a general license?
Not on the General Elk License alone. FWP's 2026 table for HD 622 lists no General Elk License season here: elk hunting is on drawn permits and B licenses (regulations page 114). An elk of either sex takes Elk Permit 620-20 (quota 70, apply by April 1), used with the General Elk License.
What is the closest town to HD 622?
No town lies inside HD 622, and none is within 20 miles of its boundary in the Census Bureau's list of places.
Does HD 622 have Block Management?
Yes. FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 7 areas covering 65,512 acres in HD 622: all 7 are Type 1, where hunters give themselves permission. The largest is Ap Timber Creek at 37,073 acres.
Where is FWP's map of HD 622?
FWP publishes a printable map of the district: HD 622 map (PDF). The boundary in words is in FWP's legal descriptions.
FWP's legal description of HD 622
Beginning where the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (CMR) Road 425 meets Fort Peck Reservoir, then north said road until Burke Ranch Road, then north on said road until Willow Creek Road, then northeasterly on said road to Ridge Road, then north along said road to Triple Crossing Access Road, then west along said road to Larb Creek Road, then north along said road to Larb Creek-Content Road, then northwesterly along said road to Content Road, then southerly along said road to Sun Prairie Road, then southerly along said road to First Creek Hall Road, then northwesterly along said road to First Creek Hall, then westerly along said road to the Midale Road, then southerly along said road to the CMR Boundary Road 212, then easterly along said road to CMR Road 201, then southeasterly along said road to CMR Road 219, then southwesterly along said road to Fort Peck Reservoir, then easterly along said reservoir to where CMR Road 425 meets the reservoir, 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, pages 114 to 115.
- 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.