Montana Unit 555 Deer: draw, harvest & access

Hardest draw in Unit 5552026 draw

150 tags, 62 applied, 98% drew.

149th hardest of 196 Montana deer draws in 2026.

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Unit 555

Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags
DEER B LICENSE 005-00	Antlerless White-tailed Deer · archery only season dates · Sep 5–Oct 18Deer B License	414 of 414 drew	4,500
DEER B LICENSE 555-00	Antlerless Mule Deer · archery only season dates · Sep 5–Oct 18Deer B License	52 of 52 drew	150

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Harvest & herd

How hunters didand how the herd is doing.

Harvest success by hunt, 2023–2025

% success

All hunters14–45%

14%

45%

20232025

45%+28–45%Under 28%

How the herd is doing

2022–2025

Harvested bucks with 4 or more points (mule deer) 2025

58.5%

Harvested bucks with 4 or more points (whitetail) 2025

92%

Harvested bucks with 4 or more points (mule deer) (%)Falling

2022202320242025

Harvested bucks with 4 or more points (whitetail) (%)Rising

2022202320242025

Before you apply

Leftovers: “Deer Permit 6/15/2026 - 7/15/2026”
Tag fee: “Deer B- Drawing $80.00 June 1”
Points: “Those who do not apply for a combination license may purchase one preference point for $100 over the counter from July 1 through December 31.”

Rules for 2026.

Season dates · 2026

DEER B LICENSE 005-00ARCHERY ONLY SEASON DATESSep 5–Oct 18
DEER B LICENSE 005-00GENERAL SEASON DATESOct 24–Nov 29
DEER B LICENSE 005-00HERITAGE MUZZLELOADER SEASON DATESDec 12–Dec 20
DEER B LICENSE 555-00ARCHERY ONLY SEASON DATESSep 5–Oct 18
DEER B LICENSE 555-00GENERAL SEASON DATESOct 24–Nov 29
DEER B LICENSE 555-00HERITAGE MUZZLELOADER SEASON DATESDec 12–Dec 20

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Unit 555 hunt pack

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Draw odds per hunt
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Unit 555 · DEER B LICENSE 005-00

414 of 414 drew

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Montana Unit 555:deer draw odds & harvest

Deer huntsin Unit 555

How hunters didand how the herd is doing.

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