deer and elk hunting district · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Deer/Elk Hunting District 260
Montana, United States
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About Deer/Elk Hunting District 260
Deer/Elk Hunting District 260 is a deer and elk hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 401 km² (155 mi²). Towns inside it include Missoula and Hamilton.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer, Mule deer and Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 260
- Area
- 401 km²
- Area (miles)
- 155 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 49 km² of public or protected land inside it, 12% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 19 | 5% |
| Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge | 11 | 3% |
| LEE METCALF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 11 | 3% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 2 | 7.0 | 2% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 6.6 | 2% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 4.8 | 1% |
| Missoula County | 0.9 | under 1% |
| City of Missoula | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.5 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 19, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | archery source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 19, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless source |
| Mule deer | Oct 19, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 19, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 19, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 19, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | archery, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | antlerless source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | archery source |
| Mule deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | antlerless, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | archery, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 201
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 204
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 240
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 262
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 270
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 2
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 204
- Black Bear Hunting District 216
- Moose Hunting District 230
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 240
- Moose Hunting District 261
- Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 299
- Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Deer/Elk Hunting District 260
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Deer/Elk Hunting District 260 (deer and elk hunting district)?
About 401 km² (155 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer/Elk Hunting District 260?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 49 km² of public or protected land, 12% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or Unknown Local Government. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer/Elk Hunting District 260?
This page lists 12 seasons a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Deer/Elk Hunting District 260?
In the same unit system: Deer/Elk Hunting District 201, Deer/Elk Hunting District 204, Deer/Elk Hunting District 240, Deer/Elk Hunting District 262 and Deer/Elk Hunting District 270.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Licence: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The official regulations and maps have the final word.