MT Mule Deer Unit 204
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MT 204 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 204 spans 258,226 acres across the Custer National Forest and surrounding lands, with elevation ranging from 3,144 to 8,028 feet. The unit's elevation profile creates distinct habitat zones—lower sagebrush and grassland giving way to ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and high-country parks at elevation. With 67.6% public land and 11% designated wilderness, the unit offers a mix of accessible national forest and more remote backcountry. Road access is viable in lower and mid-elevation areas; higher terrain and wilderness zones demand foot travel and pack stock for serious coverage. Trophy Potential..
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B-Tag 00
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 5 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 62 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 11 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 391 | — | |
| 2023 | 44 | 10 | 22.7% | |
| 2023 | 1,446 | 128 | 8.8% | |
| 2023 | 44 | 12 | 27.3% | |
| 2023 | 1,446 | 385 | 26.6% | |
| 2022 | 0 | 19 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 76 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 8 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 410 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Antlered Buck Mule Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 01 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlered Buck White-Tailed Deer | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 01 | Oct 19, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Buck White-Tailed Deer | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Buck Mule Deer | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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