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Montana — Mountain Goat

MT Mountain Goat Unit 517

Total Acres
236,031
Public Land
83%
Wilderness
59%
Elevation
4,882–12,621 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
19° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
38° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±13° variability
Vertical Relief
7,739 ft relief
Altitude
12,621 ft max
Remoteness
59% wilderness

Extreme terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 7,739 ft of vertical relief.

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MT 517 — Mountain Goat. Hunt Character MT 517 is a mountain goat draw in Montana. The unit offers a once-in-a-lifetime tag pursuit for residents and nonresidents willing to invest in a long-term application strategy. Mountain goat hunting demands exceptional fitness, steep-terrain navigation, and high-elevation endurance. Success hinges on physical preparation and willingness to hunt challenging alpine country. Goat populations are limited and widely dispersed, requiring patience and skill to locate and stalk. This is a hunt for dedicated alpine hunters who prioritize the pursuit and experience over certainty of harvest. Successful applicants should plan for multiple seasons..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Permit 20

517-20
ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%6 pts → 0.27%24 pts → 4.2%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202433100.0%
202344100.0%
20224125.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Permit 20 — 517-20Sep 15, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—either
2026Permit 20 Archery — 517-20-ASep 5, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026—either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
2
Avg Score
49.1
Top Score
50.2
Recent (5yr)
1

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