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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 412

Total Acres
423,146
Public Land
16%
Elevation
3,218–6,424 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 — Antlered Buck Mule DeerSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlered Buck Mule DeerDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026male
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 — Antlered Buck Mule DeerOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026male
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
8
Avg Score
202.2
Top Score
245.2
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 412 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 412 spans 3,200–6,400 ft across 423,000 acres with only 16% public land—a significant access constraint. The unit covers mixed elevation terrain suitable for both mule deer and whitetail, though limited public acreage means strategic planning is essential. ## Herd Quality & Population Forum reports indicate Region 7 (which includes this unit) experienced a severe decline—from 114,000 mule deer in 2020 to 58,000 in 2022, a 52% drop driven by...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 01resident7222,000
2023B-Tag 01nonresident91200
2023B-Tag 01resident11550
2023B-Tag 01nonresident235

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20220190
20220277
20220121
20220330