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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 417

Total Acres
550,896
Public Land
42%
Elevation
2,260–4,395 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerSep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Archery — Permit 50Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Archery — B-Tag 01Sep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — Permit 50Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 01Oct 24, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerOct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle — Permit 50Oct 24, 2026Nov 29, 2026male
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 417 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 417 spans 550,896 acres across southwestern Montana at 2,260–4,395 ft elevation, with 42% public land. The mix of mid-elevation valleys and alpine terrain offers whitetail and mule deer habitat across diverse vegetation zones. Moderate public access through BLM and Forest Service lands supports DIY hunting, though pressure increases during the general rifle season. ## Herd Quality No wildlife survey data (bull:doe or population ratios) is...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 01resident7222,000
2023B-Tag 01nonresident91200
2023B-Tag 00resident8325
2023B-Tag 00nonresident312

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20220104
20220235
202209
2022040