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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 502

Total Acres
355,652
Public Land
76%
Wilderness
41%
Elevation
3,869–12,625 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
17° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
36° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±13° variability
Vertical Relief
8,756 ft relief
Altitude
12,625 ft max
Remoteness
41% wilderness

Extreme terrain — over 8,756 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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I cannot provide a meaningful tactical analysis for MT 502 based on the information supplied. The structured data contains only application fees and deadlines — no terrain, elevation, public-land access, wildlife survey data, trophy records, or harvest history. Without those core elements, I cannot characterize the unit's hunting opportunity, herd quality, terrain suitability, or who it suits. To evaluate MT 502 for your hunt, consult: - HuntPilot's unit page (terrain, access, herd survey data if available) - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regulations and unit descriptions (habitat type, public-land percentage, specific geography) - Recent harvest reports (success rates, typical harvest..

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Historical data (2023–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

2024resident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
1,031
Tags issued
4,500
2024nonresident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
98
Tags issued
450
2024resident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
234
Tags issued
150
2024nonresident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
8
Tags issued
15
2023resident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
901
Tags issued
4,500
2023nonresident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
95
Tags issued
450
2023resident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
233
Tags issued
150
2023nonresident

B-Tag 00

Applicants
18
Tags issued
15

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024020
20240486
2024016
20240321
2023773342.9%
20231,49153135.6%
2023772127.3%
20231,49129820.0%
2022036
20220597
2022022
20220391

Season Dates

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

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