Montana Hunt District 280 Unit Profile - 2 Hunters are talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Montana Hunt District 280
Updated Apr 8, 2026
At a Glance
1,456Square Miles
74.8%Public Land
4,000 - 7,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Grizzlies are heavily prevalent in this area and a sidearm or spray is recommended
Clean campsites are a must when camping in bear country
GPS, Maps, or a compass are highly recommended
Off trail/road travel can be difficult due to vegetation and terrain steepness
This hunting district is found in west central Montana and covers an enormous tract of land. Some incredible scenery can be found here along with great hunting. Many bears, including a healthy population of grizzlies, will be found here and can reach a good size. Access in this area can be as easy or as hard as you make it. In the northern end of the unit, hunters will find far less roads and much bigger country, while the southern and eastern portions will provide more low lying private lands, logging access, and opportunity for anyone.
This area, like most of western Montana, has a high density of black bears and can provide a great chance at a mature bear.