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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 318

Total Acres
172,996
Public Land
87%
Elevation
4,948–8,752 ft

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MT 318 — Tactical Overview Terrain & Access MT 318 spans 173,000 acres across the Madison Range foothills with elevation from roughly 5,000 to 8,750 feet. Nearly 87% public land provides excellent access for self-directed hunters. The unit's mid-to-high elevation mix supports both lower-country transition zones and alpine habitat, creating diverse hunting terrain across a compact footprint. Hunt Character This is a generalist mule deer and whitetail unit suited to hunters comfortable with variable terrain and elevation changes. The high public-land percentage eliminates access hassles; scouting and movement are straightforward for resident and nonresident applicants alike. The unit rewards..

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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 00

318-00
NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%1 pts → 0.0%2 pts → 0.0%

No nonresident applicant drew this hunt in 2024.

ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 14%1 pts → 20%2 pts → 42%3 pts → 100%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024011
20240141
202403
202409
202326311.5%
20232600.0%
20236289815.6%
2023628203.2%
202203
202200
2022090
2022020

Season Dates

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

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
3
Avg Score
191.7
Top Score
199.5
Recent (5yr)
1

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