MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 417

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

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026ArcherySep 5, 2026Oct 18, 2026
2026MuzzleloaderDec 12, 2026Dec 20, 2026
2026Rifle — GeneralSep 15, 2026Nov 29, 2026

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 Unit 417 spans 551,000 acres in southwestern Montana with 42% public land and an elevation range of 2,260–4,395 ft. Terrain is mixed low to mid-elevation country typical of Montana's general deer zones. Access is moderate due to public land distribution; plan scouting around accessible ridge systems and drainages on USFS and BLM parcels. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data is not available for this unit's specific populations. Historical records from Fergus County (which overlaps the unit) show 8 record-book entries dating to 1948–2008, with the most recent being 2008 (197.1 score)....

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025Permit 50resident28110035.6%
2025Permit 50nonresident561017.9%
2025B-Tag 01resident8442,000100.0%
2025B-Tag 01nonresident106200100.0%
2025B-Tag 00resident312580.7%
2025B-Tag 00nonresident7228.6%
2024Permit 50resident17010058.8%
2024Permit 50nonresident681014.7%
2024B-Tag 01resident8632,000100.0%
2024B-Tag 01nonresident127200100.0%
2024B-Tag 00resident362569.4%
2024B-Tag 00nonresident9222.2%
2023B-Tag 01resident7222,000100.0%
2023B-Tag 01nonresident91200100.0%
2023B-Tag 00resident832530.1%
2023B-Tag 00nonresident3126.5%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024032
2024042
2024010
2024054
202320913263.2%
202354113024.0%
20232092110.1%
2023541275.0%
20220104
20220235
202209
2022040

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