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Montana — Mule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 317

Total Acres
271,216
Public Land
67%
Wilderness
37%
Elevation
4,324–11,124 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—female
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerSep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—either
2026Archery — General Archery — Antlered Buck Mule DeerSep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—male
2026Archery — B-Tag 01Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerDec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—either
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlered Buck Mule DeerDec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—male
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Buck Mule DeerOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—male
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless White-Tailed DeerNov 30, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027—female
2026Rifle — B-Tag 01Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
7
Avg Score
217
Top Score
266.2
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 317 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 317 spans 4,300–11,100 ft elevation across the Custer National Forest region with 67% public land and 37% designated wilderness. Expect mixed terrain from lower sagebrush foothills to high-elevation forest and alpine. Wilderness access requires more planning but eliminates pressure in remote zones; 37% wilderness also means abundant non-wilderness huntable ground. ## Herd Quality Regional data shows severe population stress: Region 7 mule deer...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 01resident15185
2023B-Tag 01nonresident168

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022053—
20220244—
2022037—
20220387—