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MontanaMule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 590

Total Acres
1,868,395
Public Land
10%
Elevation
2,697–4,738 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
4
Avg Score
217.8
Top Score
239.6
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 590 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** MT 590 spans 1.87 million acres across 2,700–4,700 ft elevation, but public land comprises only 10%—meaning the vast majority of huntable terrain is private. Access will be the primary constraint; expect to negotiate landowner permission or hire an outfitter. The elevation range supports both mule deer and whitetail populations across mixed habitat. **Herd Status & Trends** Forum reports indicate Region 7 (which includes this unit) experienced a...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 00resident9014,500
2023B-Tag 00nonresident95450
2023B-Tag 00resident396100
2023B-Tag 00nonresident3410

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022085
20220949
2022073
20220932