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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 290

Total Acres
33,767
Public Land
60%
Elevation
4,065–4,508 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 02Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — B-Tag 01Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerSep 5, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Buck Mule DeerSep 5, 2026Nov 29, 2026male
2026Rifle — B-Tag 02Oct 19, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026Nov 29, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
8
Avg Score
192.5
Top Score
234.4
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 290 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 290 spans 4,065–4,508 ft elevation with roughly 60% public land, offering accessible mid-elevation hunting. Moderate public access and mixed terrain support both archery and rifle seasons across the hunting calendar. ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. Harvest records show low success rates (10–14% for residents in recent years), suggesting either challenging hunting conditions or conservative herd...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 01resident2725
2023B-Tag 01nonresident22
2023B-Tag 02resident11150
2023B-Tag 02nonresident75

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202203
2022023
202209
2022059