MT Mule Deer Unit 426

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..