MT Mule Deer Unit 404

# MT 404 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Rolling mixed terrain spanning 2,730–4,341 ft elevation across 1.2+ million acres. With only 7% public land, this is predominantly private-property hunting requiring landowner access or outfitter services. Limited public land makes DIY hunts challenging. ## Herd Quality & Population Regional mule deer populations in Region 7 have declined sharply—from 114,000 (2020) to 58,000 (2022), a 52% drop. EHD, Blue Tongue, and CWD have compounded stress. Trophy quality has suffered during this downturn. Recovery trajectory remains uncertain. ## Trophy Potential Teton County (48% unit overlap) has produced 10 record-book mule deer entries...