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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 260

Total Acres
99,016
Public Land
9%
Elevation
2,974–3,881 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — B-Tag 20Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex Mule DeerSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — B-Tag 01Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Rifle — B-Tag 20Oct 19, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex Mule DeerOct 19, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerOct 19, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 01Oct 19, 2026Nov 29, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
46
Avg Score
202.6
Top Score
256.1
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 260 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** HD 260 spans 2,974–3,881 ft with only 8.5% public land—a significant constraint for DIY hunters. Expect mixed terrain, likely river valleys and foothills with limited access corridors. Low public availability makes preseason scouting and private-land permission critical. **Herd Quality** No recent wildlife survey data (bull:doe or population ratios) provided. Trophy record data shows strong historical mule deer production—the county-overlap...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
4 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023B-Tag 20resident607300
2023B-Tag 20nonresident3130

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202206
2022036
2022035
20220716