MT Mule Deer Unit 216
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 — General Muzzleloader — Antlered Buck Mule 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 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Buck White-Tailed Deer | Oct 31, 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 29, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# MT 216 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** MT 216 spans high-elevation country (3,850–8,660 ft) with exceptional public land access (93%). The unit covers nearly 190,000 acres across mixed terrain suitable for both mule deer and whitetail hunting via archery and rifle seasons. **Herd Quality & Population** Regional data shows significant concern: Region 7 mule deer populations dropped 52% from 114,000 (2020) to 58,000 (2022), driven by disease pressure (EHD, Blue Tongue, CWD) and drought...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | resident | 77 | 25 |
| 2023 | B-Tag 00 | nonresident | 3 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | 0 | 67 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 8 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 96 | — | |