MT Mule Deer Unit 565

# MT 565 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This high-elevation unit (5,221–11,295 ft) features rugged montane terrain with 88% wilderness—a legitimate backcountry hunt requiring solid hiking fitness and navigation skills. All land is public (USFS/BLM), giving you access to remote drainages and alpine parks, but the steep topography and wilderness character mean you'll be hiking 3–7+ miles from trailheads regularly. ## Herd Status & Trophy Potential Region 7 (which includes this unit) experienced a severe 52% population decline from 2020 to 2022, driven by EHD, Blue Tongue, and CWD. Population pressure remains a concern. The counties overlapping this unit...