Hunters discussing Hunt District 300 in Montana emphasize the challenging terrain and underscore the importance of proper map scouting and preparation due to its diverse landscape. Many suggest timing hunts during the early season as game is more predictable, although later hunts can offer opportunities with snow on the ground. Success in this area heavily depends on understanding elk behavior and migration patterns, especially as animals transition to wintering areas. Overall, the unit is respected for its potential but requires significant effort and strategy to maximize opportunities.
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope | Dummy | Dummy |
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This hunt district sits in the southwest corner of the state, west of Interstate 15 and southwest of the of Dillon. Beaverhead National Forests provides some 70,000 acres of public lands while BLM lands add another 100,000 acres. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks have a number of Block Management Areas along Medicine Creek.
Broad valleys, open prairie, ample BLM lands and a good population of antelope make this a district to consider. Glass over a number of bucks before zeroing in on the one you want to spot and stalk.
Medicine Lodge, Muddy, Cabin Creek and Big Sheep Creeks all drain out of the mountain ranges and form broad valleys. The TenDoy Mountains sit east of Medicine Lodge Creek. The Beaverhead Mountains are along the state line between Idaho and Montana. Clark Canyon reservoir is formed by damming up of Horsethief Creek and Red Rock Creek.
BLM, Forest Service and Block Management Areas provide good access into the district. A good system of Forest Service and BLM roads allows travel throughout the district. Interstate 15 sets the eastern boundary, Montana Route 324 travels along the northern edge and Medicine Lodge Road follows Medicine Lodge Creek.
The Beaverhead Mountains have steep talus slopes that support very little grass with a few of the alpine basins holding small lakes, meadows covered with wildflowers, moss and lichens. Below tree line are thick stands of spruce, fir, ponderosa and lodgepole pine. Dropping out of the mountains large meadows with lush grass can be seen near most of the drainages. The foothills typically have small groves of aspen, ridges of mountain shrubs and open grassy parks. The valleys typically are center pivots irrigate crops. Stands of cottonwood and willows line the lower creek bottoms.
Beaverhead National Forest limits camping in an area, campsite or developed campground to 16 accumulated days within any 30 day period. Small towns along Interstate 15 include, Dell, Lima and Monida. They offer limited lodging, cafés and gas stations. Dillon offers a few choices of motels, restaurants and cafés, medical facility and service stations.
Roughly 793 square miles
76.3% public land
Elevations from 5,500-10,200 feet