MT Mule Deer Unit 426
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — steep, sustained slopes and broken, dissected terrain.
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MT 426 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 426 spans 541,000 acres across rolling to mountainous terrain (2,363–4,206 ft elevation). Only 26% is public land, meaning access is constrained and hunters must plan routes carefully around private holdings. The mixed elevation supports both foothill and higher-country habitat, with hunters needing to scout access corridors and establish relationships with landowners or focus on scattered public parcels. This is a checkerboard hunt requiring logistical discipline. Herd Quality & Recent Trends Regional mule deer populations have faced significant pressure. Surveys show a sharp decline in Region 7 (which includes..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
B-Tag 00
426-00Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
B-Tag 01
004-01Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Permit 50
426-50Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 130 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 368 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 48 | — | |
| 2024 | 0 | 81 | — | |
| 2023 | 231 | 140 | 60.6% | |
| 2023 | 808 | 379 | 46.9% | |
| 2023 | 231 | 50 | 21.6% | |
| 2023 | 808 | 88 | 10.9% | |
| 2022 | 0 | 165 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 392 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 29 | — | |
| 2022 | 0 | 130 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 00 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — B-Tag 01 | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Antlered Buck Mule Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Permit 50 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 00 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Buck Mule Deer | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — B-Tag 01 | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed Deer | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — Permit 50 | Nov 16, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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