MT Mule Deer Unit 701

# MT 701 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 701 spans low to moderate elevation (2,160–3,706 ft) across a vast area but offers limited public land access—only 19% public. Heavy private land concentration means most hunts depend on landowner permission or paying access fees. Hunting pressure can be intense, especially during the general season. ## Herd Status & Trophy Potential Region 7 mule deer populations have declined sharply: 114,000 in 2020 → 58,000 in 2022 (52% drop), driven by drought, disease (EHD, Blue Tongue, CWD), and hunting pressure. This directly impacts trophy quality. Rosebud County (overlapping 38% of the...