Montana Mule Deer Application Strategy 2026

Montana mule deer gets talked about like it’s an easy answer—but I don’t think it’s that simple. In this episode, I walk through Montana’s 2026 mule deer application strategy, what the tag really gets you, and what kind of hunt I think most non-residents should expect if they draw. We cover deadline, cost, draw odds, population trends, limited entry vs. general, and the regions I’d be looking at depending on whether