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Deer/Elk Hunting District 400
Montana, United States
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About Deer/Elk Hunting District 400
Deer/Elk Hunting District 400 is a deer and elk hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 4,900 km² (1,892 mi²). The town of Shelby is inside it.
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
- 400
- Area
- 4,900 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,892 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 585 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 unnamed managers | 400 | 8% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 97 | 2% |
| Unknown | 76 | 2% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 16 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.7 | under 1% |
| City of Shelby | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 4 | 0.0 | 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 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlerless source |
| Mule deer | Nov 16, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 16, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader source |
| Mule deer | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, 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 401
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 403
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 404
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 405
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 406
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 471
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 690
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Deer/Elk Hunting District 400
- 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 400 (deer and elk hunting district)?
About 4,900 km² (1,892 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer/Elk Hunting District 400?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 585 km² of public or protected land, 12% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer/Elk Hunting District 400?
This page lists 13 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 400?
In the same unit system: Deer/Elk Hunting District 401, Deer/Elk Hunting District 403, Deer/Elk Hunting District 404, Deer/Elk Hunting District 405, Deer/Elk Hunting District 406, Deer/Elk Hunting District 471 and Deer/Elk Hunting District 690.
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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.