Montana Hunt District 518 Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Montana Hunt District 518
Updated Aug 19, 2026
At a Glance
175Square Miles
70.5%Public Land
6,000 - 12,400Elevation Range
Quick Tips
You need to be in good physical condition
Bring good optics and good quality clothing that can withstand the elements
Always pack bear spray as you are in grizzly country
This district is west of Red Lodge and northeast of Cooke City. This district is almost entirely in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. This is remote, extremely steep mountainous country with high elevation plateaus littered with dozens of alpine lakes.
This district has the potential to produce a billy in the 9” range. Goats are widely scattered in different locations throughout the district. This district is mostly a high elevation plateau above 10,000 feet. Goat populations are down from historic highs. Billies typically range from 8-9”