Montana Hunt District 515 Unit Profile - 2 Hunters are talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Montana Hunt District 515
Updated Aug 19, 2026
At a Glance
521Square Miles
7%Public Land
3,500 - 4,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Obtain landowner permission prior to applying in this unit
Bring maps showing land ownership and good optics
Rattlesnakes may be encountered up until the first of November in this unit
This hunt district is located in south central Montana. It is northwest of Billings and north of Columbus. The Musselshell River is on the north and the Yellowstone River is on the south. This unit is mostly private land and gaining access can be difficult. It would be wise to obtain permission prior to applying for this unit.
Elk populations in this hunting district have been increasing. Mule deer are scattered throughout the district, but their numbers are dramatically down. Whitetail are also dramatically down and are mainly found along the Yellowstone River and Musselshell River bottoms.