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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 404

Total Acres
1,245,467
Public Land
7%
Elevation
2,730–4,341 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 01Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
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 — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex Mule DeerDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — B-Tag 01Oct 24, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex Mule DeerOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026Nov 15, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
13
Avg Score
186.7
Top Score
238.6
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 404 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** MT 404 spans 2,730–4,341 ft with low public land (7.3%), making access challenging. The unit covers rolling to mountainous terrain across Teton and Chouteau counties—expect a mix of whitetail (lower elevations) and mule deer (mid to high country). Private land dominance requires scouting access or landowner permission before applying. **Herd Status** Regional mule deer populations have declined dramatically—Region 7 dropped 52% from 114,000 (2020)...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 01resident7222,000
2023B-Tag 01nonresident91200
2023B-Tag 00resident243400
2023B-Tag 00nonresident1840

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022048
20220447
2022065
20220645