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Montana — Mule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 555

Total Acres
505,874
Public Land
69%
Elevation
3,587–10,390 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
11° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
25° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±10° variability
Vertical Relief
6,803 ft relief
Altitude
10,390 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — over 6,803 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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MT 555 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access MT 555 spans over 500,000 acres across a dramatic elevation gradient—from 3,587 feet in the lower valleys to 10,390 feet in the high country—encompassing diverse terrain from grassland and ponderosa through mixed forest to alpine. Nearly 70% is public land, offering substantial opportunity for foot-and-vehicle access across national forest and BLM holdings. The unit's size and public percentage make it accessible for self-guided hunts, though elevation variation means hunters can pursue game across multiple habitat zones depending on conditions and season timing. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters seeking..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

B-Tag 00

005-00
NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 100.0%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%3 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 100.0%4 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

B-Tag 00

555-00
NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 100.0%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%3 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 100.0%1 pts → 100.0%2 pts → 100.0%3 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024—25—
2024—134—
202400—
2024—55—
2023352468.6%
202340814736.0%
20233500.0%
20234086415.7%
2022—15—
2022—91—
2022—3—
2022—77—

Season Dates

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

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