MT Mule Deer Unit 703

# MT 703 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access MT 703 spans 3.5M acres at mid-elevation (1,870–3,497 ft) but only 17% is public land. This is a primarily private-land unit with limited public access—most hunting requires permission or outfitter arrangement. Low public land percentage makes DIY success difficult unless you have landowner connections. ## Herd Status & Trophy Potential Region 7 (which includes this unit) experienced a severe population crash: 114,000 mule deer in 2020 → 58,000 in 2022 (52% decline). Disease pressure (EHD, Blue Tongue, CWD) continues affecting eastern Montana. Trophy quality has declined accordingly. Dawson County overlaps this...