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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 418

Total Acres
307,664
Public Land
22%
Elevation
3,862–8,174 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

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 418 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 418 spans 3,862–8,174 ft across roughly 308,000 acres with only 22% public land. This is a mountainous unit with limited accessible terrain for DIY hunters—most hunting will occur on private land or require negotiating access. The elevation range suggests mixed forest and alpine habitat typical of south-central Montana. ## Herd Status & Trophy Potential Retrieved forum context indicates Region 7 (which includes this unit) experienced a severe...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

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

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022017
2022080
2022053
20220189