MT Mule Deer Unit 580

# MT 580 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This large unit (722k acres) spans steep montane terrain from 4,000–11,100 ft elevation. With only 22% public land, access is highly constrained — most hunting requires permission on private ground or outfitter partnerships. Expect mixed forest and alpine habitat typical of south-central Montana ranges. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is sparse and dated; the most recent record-book entry in overlapping counties (Sweet Grass, Meagher) was a 180.1 in 1986. A 237.6 mule deer appeared in 1957 — exceptional by any standard, but an isolated entry 70+ years ago...