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Montana — Mule Deer

MT Mule Deer Unit 703

Total Acres
3,497,408
Public Land
17%
Elevation
1,870–3,497 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — B-Tag 00Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—female
2026Archery — General Archery — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerSep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—either
2026Archery — General Archery — Antlerless Mule DeerSep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—female
2026Archery — General Archery — Antlered Buck Mule DeerSep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—male
2026Archery — B-Tag 03Sep 5, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlerless Mule DeerDec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 00Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — B-Tag 03Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerDec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—either
2026Muzzleloader — General Muzzleloader — Antlered Buck Mule DeerDec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026—male
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlered Buck Mule DeerOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—male
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Either-Sex White-Tailed DeerOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—either
2026Rifle — B-Tag 00Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—female
2026Rifle — General Rifle — Antlerless Mule DeerOct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—female
2026Rifle — B-Tag 03Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026—female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
7
Avg Score
187
Top Score
262.6
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 703 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Foothills to mid-elevation mixed terrain (1,870–3,500 ft) with limited public land at 17%. Most hunting occurs on private ground or lease arrangements. Expect rolling to steep country with moderate-to-difficult access; scouting and landowner permission are critical. ## Herd Quality & Population Concerns **This unit faces significant headwinds.** Retrieved forum data notes Region 7 (eastern Montana) mule deer populations collapsed 52% between...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023B-Tag 00resident5808,500
2023B-Tag 00nonresident368850
2023B-Tag 03resident1,1561,000
2023B-Tag 03nonresident1,347100

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20220767—
20220898—
20220323—
20220786—