MT Mule Deer Unit 282
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — steep, sustained slopes and broken, dissected terrain.
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MT 282 — Terrain & Access MT 282 spans 26,168 acres across elevations of 3,836–5,623 ft, offering a mix of mid-elevation and high-country habitat. Public land comprises 92% of the unit, providing excellent access for independent hunters. The terrain supports both valley-floor and upland hunting across a relatively compact footprint, making efficient covering of ground realistic within a single season. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping MT 282 hold a strong historical record of trophy-class mule deer production. Record-book entries from Missoula and Powell Counties reflect consistent trophy-quality animals across multiple decades, with recent entries demonstrating that the area..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
B-Tag 00
282-00Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Permit 50
282-50Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Permit 51
282-51Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 11 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 85 | — | |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2023 | 250 | 5 | 2.0% | |
| 2023 | 7 | 8 | 100.0% | |
| 2023 | 250 | 50 | 20.0% | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 16 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 76 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Antlered Buck Mule Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Antlered Buck White-Tailed Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 50 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — Permit 51 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 51 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 50 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 50 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 51 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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