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Montana — Mule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 426

Total Acres
541,385
Public Land
26%
Elevation
2,363–4,206 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—female
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerSep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—either
2026Archery — General Archery — Antlered Buck Mule DeerSep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—male
2026Archery — B-Tag 01Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerDec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—either
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 01Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — Permit 50Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—male
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—either
2026Rifle — Permit 50Nov 16, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—male
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026—female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Buck Mule DeerOct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026—male
2026Rifle — B-Tag 01Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026—female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
8
Avg Score
202.2
Top Score
245.2
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 426 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** MT 426 spans 541,000 acres across moderate to high elevation (2,363–4,206 ft), with only 26% public land—a significant constraint requiring careful route planning and access research. The unit sits in region 7, which has experienced severe population declines due to disease (EHD, blue tongue, CWD) and drought pressure. **Herd Quality & Population** Region 7 mule deer populations dropped 52% from 2020 to 2022 (114,000 to 58,000 animals). While...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 01resident7222,000
2023B-Tag 01nonresident91200
2023B-Tag 00resident13350
2023B-Tag 00nonresident285

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20220165—
20220392—
2022029—
20220130—