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MontanaMountain Goat

MT Mountain Goat Unit 518

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Permit 20 — 518-20Sep 15, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Permit 20 Archery — 518-20-ASep 5, 2026Sep 14, 2026either

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 518 Tactical Analysis **Unit Characteristics** MT 518 is an ultra-premium, quota-limited mountain goat hunt with only 6 total tags annually (3 in early season, 3 in main season). This is a true high-barrier controlled draw for residents, with extremely tight allocation and consistently excellent harvest success. **Herd Quality & Harvest** Recent harvest data shows exceptional success rates—100% in 2024 and 2023 among resident hunters. The small tag quota (3 per season) means only the most...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Permit 20resident2333

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202222100.0%