I received a call from the Montana FWP yesterday informing me that I was "drawn" for a late season antlerless elk damage hunt. I've heard mixed reviews about one of these hunts that usually takes place every winter down the Madison Valley, and I am not interested in dodging hot lead just to get a cow.

Any members have any experience (good or bad) with these management/damage hunts? I was told it will take place on a private ranch in unit 393 from Sat-Mon, I'm guessing near the Bridger foothills or Bangtails area. I did not harvest an elk during the regular season, so a young cow would really help the freezer situation!


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