MT Mule Deer Unit 405

# MT 405 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 405 spans ~302k acres across mid-elevation foothill and valley habitat (2,600–3,900 ft). Public land comprises only 9% of the unit, making access challenging; most productive ground is private. You'll need landowner permission or outfitter connections to hunt effectively. Retrieved forum reports note the eastern Montana region (which includes this area) experienced a 52% mule deer population decline from 2020–2022, compounded by drought, EHD, blue tongue, and CWD. ## Herd Quality & Population Trend Population data is not current in the provided context. However, recent harvest reports (2023) show mixed results:...