Wanted to see if anyone out there has hunted the missouri river breaks in MT.(unit 622) in rifleseason. My dad drew a tag for that unit and we don't now what to expect. We have hunted elk in western montana for15+ years, but neverhuntedeastern montana. If anyone has any info on the size of bulls that are out there that we might see or any stories of there own success. Also not looking for exact location but a general idea of where we could go to get started hunting would be great.(Also any pics).

Expect mosquitos, willows, more mosquitos, willows, and big bulls. 2 of my neighbors archery hunted that unit last year, and the one shota 350 class bull, and the other missed a bull that was close to 400. Thats about all I know about the area. Did I mention, MOSQUITOS. Thermacell will be your friend!

Don't know much about the quality of bulls in unit 622 but I do know that I wouldn't worry about bringing bug spray to Montana during rifle season.

Oh ****, I didn't read that close. Rifle season you won't have to worry about bug spray! LOL My bad. I was thinking archery season, since I have the bug!

I hunted it archery season and saw monster after monster bull . I understand it's easier to hit the lottery then get a rifletag there for a nonresident

I know nothing of the area

Eastern Montana and western Montana are like two different countries but both require to be in tip top shape. I'll be hunting the same unit as you in a couple of weeks during bow season and even then I haven't had a problem with squitos because the nights get down near freezing and I'm camping and fishin along the missiouri. Seeing bulls is no problem but getting within range during bow season can be a problem. The elk are the most educated elk anyone has hunted and even a good caller gets busted so it may be best to set up an ambush.
Cell phone are of no use there and a grocery store is not near and the road in is narrow with a couple hundred foot drop offs on each side which can make it kinda problematic if pulling a camper or boat.
Good Luck.

Bobby

are you calling me a liar ?

That is exactly right they are smart

Iknow nothing of the area

That is exactly what I said I hunted it during Archery season and yes the area has very good sized bulls as witness 2-3 of the largest archery trophies taken in recent years. I thinkI must have been in a very special area because the quality of the bulls seen were unbelievable . I am well aware of the differences between archery hunting and rifle hunting .