MT Mule Deer Unit 404

MT 404 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 404 spans nearly 1.25 million acres across elevations from 2,730 to 4,341 feet. The unit is heavily private — only 7% public land — which severely constrains hunt strategy. Access is limited to scattered public parcels, likely requiring detailed pre-hunt scouting to locate huntable ground and permission on private land where possible. The broad elevation range suggests both lower-country mule deer habitat and higher mixed-forest terrain, but public acreage to exploit that vertical diversity is minimal. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters comfortable with access challenges and willing..