At a Glance
218Square Miles
49.3%Public Land
4,800 - 9,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Winter weather can make travel difficult, use four-wheel vehicles
- Carry extra water, food and fuel
- GPS and topo maps useful
Hunters exploring Hunt District 213 in Montana generally report a mix of experiences, with success largely depending on understanding the area's distinct terrain and game behavior. The draw odds are competitive, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and early application. Seasonality plays a critical role, as weather conditions affect game movement, with various feedback suggesting that elk and deer are most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Practical advice shared by seasoned hunters includes the importance of scouting the terrain ahead of the season and being prepared for lengthy hikes to access the most promising areas.
This hunt district consists of portions of Granite, Powell and Deer Lodge Counties near the community of Anaconda. Deerlodge National Forest includes miles of Forest Service roads suitable for passenger cars that reach many alpine lakes and ridges so except high recreational use early in the fall. Most of the eastern half of the district is made up of private lands.
Look for whitetails along Warm Springs and Modesty Creek, mule deer up on Thornton Ridge or on the slopes above Foster Creek and bulls along the North Fork Flint and Racetrack Creeks. A large network of Forest Service roads might mean you have to do some hiking to get away for other hunters during any season.