MT Mule Deer Unit 406
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MT 406 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 406 spans 452,481 acres across 3,096–4,461 ft elevation in east-central Montana. Only 10% of the unit is public land — the vast majority is private. This severely constrains hunter mobility and requires early scouting, landowner permission, or knowledge of accessible public parcels. The mid-elevation band supports mixed conifer and grassland habitat typical of the region's transition zone. Hunt Character This is a hunter's unit, not a trophy draw. Low public-land availability means success hinges on access relationships, not on herd size or trophy quality. Expect significant time spent..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
B-Tag 00
406-00Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
B-Tag 01
004-01Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Permit 50
406-50Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Permit 51
406-51Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 38 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 259 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 43 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 265 | — | |
| 2023 | 85 | 28 | 32.9% | |
| 2023 | 630 | 247 | 39.2% | |
| 2023 | 85 | 48 | 56.5% | |
| 2023 | 630 | 186 | 29.5% | |
| 2022 | 0 | 19 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 243 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 37 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 259 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 01 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex Mule Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 50 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 51 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 50 | Nov 16, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 01 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 51 | Nov 16, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex Mule Deer | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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