Montana Hunt District 513 Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Montana Hunt District 513
Updated Aug 19, 2026
At a Glance
424Square Miles
64.1%Public Land
5,000 - 12,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
It appears moose numbers are improving and there is a reasonable chance to harvest a mature bull
Bring good optics even though much of the unit is forested and maps showing land ownership if hunting down low
In the wilderness you are in grizzly bear habitat, so hunt with a buddy and pack bear spray, be bear aware
This unit is located in south central Montana and the southern boundary is near the Wyoming state line. A majority of the moose reside in the Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness and it is truly a backcountry moose hunt. The best areas are 10 miles in and moose numbers are low. There are some moose scattered along the foothills and the riparian areas.
Moose numbers are lower than historic levels but currently stable and may be slightly increasing. After the wolf introduction moose numbers declined and tag numbers were reduced. With three bull tags now the harvest has had varied success the last three years. There is a chance to kill a mature bull in the 40 inch category and maybe better.
