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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 580

Total Acres
722,188
Public Land
22%
Elevation
4,009–11,118 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
3
Avg Score
196
Top Score
237.6
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 580 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 580 spans 4,000–11,100 ft across 722,000 acres with mixed elevation hunting from lower foothills to high country. However, only 22% public land significantly constrains access—most hunting requires crossing private terrain or negotiating landowner permission. Expect rugged mountain terrain with whitetail and mule deer populations distributed across elevation zones. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data is limited and historical (most entries...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 00resident9014,500
2023B-Tag 00nonresident95450
2023B-Tag 00resident8150
2023B-Tag 00nonresident315

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022082
20220144
20220101
20220414