MT Mule Deer Unit 445

MT 445 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 445 spans 445,000+ acres across nearly 4,500 feet of elevation, from foothill country at 3,325 ft to alpine terrain above 7,800 ft. However, public land comprises only 13% of the unit — a significant constraint. The majority is private ranch and timber land, making access a critical planning step before committing an application. Hunters must identify and secure permission on private ground or rely on scattered public parcels, typically BLM or National Forest fragments. The elevation span creates distinct habitat zones: lower grassland and foothills support mule deer and whitetail,..