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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 565

Total Acres
131,066
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
88%
Elevation
5,221–11,295 ft

Season Dates

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

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
8
Avg Score
219.6
Top Score
266.2
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 565 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This is a high-elevation wilderness unit (88% Wilderness) ranging from 5,200–11,300 ft across 131,066 acres of 100% public land. Expect steep, rugged terrain in the Absaroka-Beartooth region with significant backcountry access required. The wilderness percentage makes this a serious DIY endeavor for self-sufficient hunters; outfitter services are available but not mandatory in Montana. ## Herd Quality & Population Trends Regional data shows severe...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 00resident9014,500
2023B-Tag 00nonresident95450

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202209
2022013
202206
2022030