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Deer/Elk Hunting District 525
Montana, United States
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About Deer/Elk Hunting District 525
Deer/Elk Hunting District 525 is a deer and elk hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 4,226 km² (1,632 mi²). The town of Red Lodge 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
- 525
- Area
- 4,226 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,632 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,705 km² of public or protected land inside it, 64% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 2,540 | 60% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 104 | 2% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 47 | 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 5 | 5.0 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 4.8 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 3.5 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 3 | 0.1 | 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 | antlerless source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 30, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | antlerless source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 30, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | antlerless source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| Mule deer | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| Mule deer | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | muzzleloader 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 315
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 316
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 317
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 502
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 515
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 555
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 565
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 575
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 580
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 5
- Antelope Hunting District 317
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 330
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 500
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 501
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 502
- Moose Hunting District 513
- Moose Hunting District 514
- Moose Hunting District 516
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 517
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 519
- Black Bear Hunting District 520
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 521
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 525
- Antelope Hunting District 556
- Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed) (regional turkey area)
- Central Flyway Zone 2 (waterfowl zone)
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Deer/Elk Hunting District 525
- 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 525 (deer and elk hunting district)?
About 4,226 km² (1,632 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer/Elk Hunting District 525?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,705 km² of public or protected land, 64% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 01 Northern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer/Elk Hunting District 525?
This page lists 16 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 525?
In the same unit system: Deer/Elk Hunting District 315, Deer/Elk Hunting District 316, Deer/Elk Hunting District 317, Deer/Elk Hunting District 502, Deer/Elk Hunting District 515, Deer/Elk Hunting District 555, Deer/Elk Hunting District 565, Deer/Elk Hunting District 575 and Deer/Elk Hunting District 580.
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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.