MT Mule Deer Unit 290
Terrain Difficulty
Easy terrain — gentle slopes and modest relief, accessible country for most hunters.
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MT 290 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 290 spans moderate elevation (4,065–4,508 ft) across roughly 34,000 acres in the Ovando area. With 60% public land, the unit offers meaningful access to state and federal parcels, though nearly 40% is private—requiring scouting and permission work. Terrain is typical Montana foothill country: mixed ponderosa and Douglas-fir forest with open parks and sagebrush benches. Elevation variation supports both valley-floor and higher-ridge habitat, creating diverse bedding and feeding zones for mule deer and whitetail populations. Hunt Character This is a general opportunity unit suited to hunters seeking a realistic backcountry..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)
Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
B-Tag 01
290-01Bonus 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.
B-Tag 02
290-02Bonus 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 | 3 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 6 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 6 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 55 | — | |
| 2023 | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| 2023 | 169 | 17 | 10.1% | |
| 2023 | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| 2023 | 169 | 52 | 30.8% | |
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 23 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 9 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 59 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 01 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 02 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 02 | Oct 19, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Buck Mule Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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