MT Mule Deer Unit 420

MT 420 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 420 spans nearly 50,000 acres across elevation from 4,467 to 7,789 feet, offering a mix of lower-country and high-country habitat typical of south-central Montana. Just over half the unit (53%) is public land, providing reasonable access for self-guided hunters. The moderate to high elevation range supports diverse deer habitat across forested ridges, transition zones, and upland terrain. Hunters should expect variable terrain difficulty depending on which elevation band they focus—lower drainages offer more accessible hunting, while upper elevations demand more physical effort. Hunt Character This is a general-opportunity mule..