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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 405

Total Acres
301,646
Public Land
9%
Elevation
2,618–3,925 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
9
Avg Score
194.7
Top Score
268.5
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 405 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 405 spans 301,646 acres across modest elevation (2,618–3,925 ft) but only 9% public land — a significant access constraint for DIY hunters. Expect a mix of private ranch and forest land; success depends heavily on gaining landowner permission or hunting public parcels strategically. ## Herd Quality & Population Regional mule deer populations have collapsed dramatically: Montana Region 7 (which includes this unit) fell from 114,000 deer in 2020...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 01resident7222,000
2023B-Tag 01nonresident91200
2023B-Tag 00resident261500
2023B-Tag 00nonresident2750

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022053
20220629
2022032
20220178