Hunting District 670, North Phillips-Valley: elk and deer hunting
Hunting District 670 (North Phillips-Valley) is 43.6% public land, most of it BLM (901,795 acres), by Montana's cadastral map of public land (2026). FWP estimates hunters took 8 elk and 1,168 deer here in 2025. In 2024, the last year FWP counted elk hunters by district, 65 elk hunters spent 294 days here and took 3 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 landFWP landNational wildlife refugeBureau of ReclamationOther publicHD 670Neighboring districtsLake or riverHighway
| Region | FWP Region 6, Northeast Montana |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,638,441 acres (4,123 square miles) |
| Public land | 43.6% (1,149,696 acres) |
| Block Management | 37 areas, 245,063 acres (2026) |
| Elk harvested, 2025 | 8 (8 bulls) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 1,168 (955 mule deer, 213 white-tailed) |
| General elk license, general season | Elk of either sex |
| Archery only, 2026 | September 5 to October 18 |
| General season, 2026 | October 24 to November 29 |
| Towns in and near it | Glasgow, Saco, Opheim, Harlem, Dodson and Nashua |
HD 670 is 4,123 square miles along and north of US 2 from Harlem to Glasgow, north to Opheim. BLM is 34.2% of it. FWP's 2025 deer estimate was 1,168, down from 3,458 in 2021.
How much public land is in HD 670?
43.6% of HD 670 is public land: 1,149,696 of its 2,638,441 acres. The largest share is BLM, 901,795 acres or 34.2% of the district.
| Manager | Acres | Share of HD 670 |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 901,795 | 34.2% |
| State trust land | 229,998 | 8.7% |
| Other public | 16,418 | 0.6% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 11,182 | 0.4% |
| National wildlife refuge | 5,528 | 0.2% |
| FWP land | 1,193 | 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 670
FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 37 areas in HD 670, 245,063 acres of private land open to hunters under the program. The largest: Frenchman (53,658 acres, Type 1), Woody Island (30,137 acres, Type 2), North Phillips (20,518 acres, Type 1), Porcupine Creek (16,436 acres, Type 1) and Deep Creek (11,963 acres, Type 1). Each area has its own rules and map from FWP. FWP Block Management.
Wildlife management areas in HD 670: Sleeping Buffalo WMA (1,315 acres here), Dodson Dam WMA (698 acres here), Cree Crossing WMA (398 acres here) and Hinsdale WMA (262 acres here).
How many elk are harvested in HD 670?
FWP estimates 8 elk were harvested in HD 670 in 2025: 8 bulls, 0 cows and 0 calves. FWP last counted elk hunters by district in 2024: 65 hunters took 3 elk, about 5 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 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 65 | 294 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 363 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | not counted | not counted | |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 254 | 11 |
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 670?
FWP estimates 1,168 deer were harvested in HD 670 in 2025: 955 mule deer and 213 white-tailed deer. In 2025, 2,456 deer hunters spent 14,292 days here.
| Year | Deer harvested | Mule deer | White-tailed deer | Bucks | Does | Bucks 4 points or more | Deer hunters | Hunter days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,168 | 955 | 213 | 1,001 | 166 | 622 | 2,456 | 14,292 |
| 2024 | 1,673 | 1,200 | 472 | 1,249 | 421 | 946 | not counted | not counted |
| 2023 | 2,411 | 1,923 | 488 | 1,590 | 810 | 1,198 | 3,574 | 19,455 |
| 2022 | 2,877 | 2,306 | 571 | 1,856 | 1,017 | 1,459 | not counted | not counted |
| 2021 | 3,458 | 2,917 | 542 | 2,000 | 1,450 | 1,485 | 3,853 | 19,975 |
| 2020 | 2,943 | 2,247 | 696 | 1,812 | 1,100 | 1,540 | not counted | not counted |
Source: FWP Harvest Estimates (deer, 2020 to 2025).
When is elk season in HD 670 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 670:
| License or permit | What may be taken | Apply by | Quota | Archery only | General | Other seasons | FWP's restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Elk License | Either-sex Elk | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 |
When is deer season in HD 670 in 2026?
On the General Deer License in the general season, HD 670 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 | Antlerless Mule Deer | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only valid on private land. | ||
| 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. |
| Deer B License: 670-00 | Antlerless Mule Deer | Jun 1 | 100 | Sep 5-Oct 18 | Oct 24-Nov 29 | Muzzleloader: Dec 12-Dec 20 | Only valid on private land. |
FWP's notes for HD 670: Elk numbers are low and will be difficult to find.
Source: FWP 2026 Deer, Elk & Antelope Regulations, page 117, with FWP's corrections. FWP can change a season or quota during the year: check FWP's page for HD 670 before you go.
How do you get to HD 670?
Highways through the district: US 191 (about 54 miles inside it), MT 24 (about 26 miles inside it) and US 2 (about 23 miles inside it). Towns inside: Glasgow, Saco, Opheim, St. Marie, Hinsdale and Whitewater. Nearby: Harlem (on the line), Dodson (on the line), Nashua (on the line) and Malta (on the line).
Which districts border HD 670?
HD 670 touches 5 other deer and elk districts. Their public land and 2025 harvest, for comparison:
| District | Name | Public land | Elk harvested | Deer harvested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 600 | North Hill-Blaine | 20% | 22 | 1,054 |
| HD 620 | South Phillips | 40.8% | 117 | 439 |
| HD 630 | South Valley | 64.8% | 54 | 799 |
| HD 640 | Northeast Montana | 14.6% | 27 | 1,695 |
| HD 690 | South Hill-Blaine-Chouteau | 18.5% | 349 | 1,544 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt elk in HD 670 on a general license?
Yes. In 2026 the General Elk License allows elk of either sex in HD 670 during the general season, October 24 to November 29, with the restrictions FWP prints for the district (regulations page 117).
What is the closest town to HD 670?
Glasgow, Saco and Opheim are inside the district. Just outside: Harlem (on the line), Dodson (on the line) and Nashua (on the line).
Does HD 670 have Block Management?
Yes. FWP's 2026 Block Management map shows 37 areas covering 245,063 acres in HD 670: 34 where hunters give themselves permission (Type 1) and 3 where the landowner or FWP gives it (Type 2). The largest is Frenchman at 53,658 acres.
Where is FWP's map of HD 670?
FWP publishes a printable map of the district: HD 670 map (PDF). The boundary in words is in FWP's legal descriptions.
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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 117.
- 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.