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Find Hunts in HD 317
This hunting district lies just north of Yellowstone National Park and runs alongside the Yellowstone River. Hunters can pursue both deer and elk in the same season using general licenses for each species.
Montana Mule Deer Hunting Opportunities in HD 317
Archery Only Season
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | Archery | — |
| — |
| Antlerless | Archery | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. |
General Season
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | — | — |
| — |
| Antlerless | — | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. |
Heritage Muzzleloader Season
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | Muzzleloader | — |
| — |
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. |
License and Permit Options
Deer B License (317-01)
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $15.00 |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $80.00 |
General Deer License
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Disabled hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| Resident | Ages 12–17 and 62+; Youth and senior hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| Resident | Ages 18–61 | OTC | $16.00 |
Draw Odds
Modeled first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Estimates are capped at 99.99% and do not represent a guaranteed draw.
Deer B License · 317-01 — Resident · Regular pool
Harvest Stats
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Harvest and Hunter Trends
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)205
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Montana Mule Deer HDs
- Montana Mule Deer HD 4
- Montana Mule Deer HD 304
- Montana Mule Deer HD 309
- Montana Mule Deer HD 312
- Montana Mule Deer HD 315
- Montana Mule Deer HD 323
- Montana Mule Deer HD 335
- Montana Mule Deer HD 380
- Montana Mule Deer HD 390
- Montana Mule Deer HD 391
- Montana Mule Deer HD 393
- Montana Mule Deer HD 400
- Montana Mule Deer HD 401
- Montana Mule Deer HD 404
- Montana Mule Deer HD 410
- Montana Mule Deer HD 411
- Montana Mule Deer HD 412
- Montana Mule Deer HD 413
- Montana Mule Deer HD 417
- Montana Mule Deer HD 419
- Montana Mule Deer HD 426
- Montana Mule Deer HD 445
- Montana Mule Deer HD 447
- Montana Mule Deer HD 502
- Montana Mule Deer HD 515
- Montana Mule Deer HD 520
- Montana Mule Deer HD 525
- Montana Mule Deer HD 535
- Montana Mule Deer HD 575
- Montana Mule Deer HD 590
- Montana Mule Deer HD 600
- Montana Mule Deer HD 621
- Montana Mule Deer HD 630
- Montana Mule Deer HD 640
- Montana Mule Deer HD 650
- Montana Mule Deer HD 670
- Montana Mule Deer HD 690
- Montana Mule Deer HD 700
- Montana Mule Deer HD 702
- Montana Mule Deer HD 703
- Montana Mule Deer HD 705
- Montana Mule Deer HD 4 (Turkey)
- Montana Mule Deer HD 7 (Spring Turkey)
- Montana Mule Deer HD 703 (Big Game)
- Montana Mule Deer HD 5 (Turkey)
- Montana Mule Deer HD 520 (Bear)
- Montana Mule Deer HD 525 (Big Game)
- Montana Mule Deer HD 506
- Montana Mule Deer HD 121
- Montana Mule Deer HD 301
- Montana Mule Deer HD 320
- Montana Mule Deer HD 215
- Montana Mule Deer HD 371 (Antelope)
- Montana Mule Deer HD 2
- Montana Mule Deer HD 290
- Montana Mule Deer HD 291
- Montana Mule Deer HD 704
- Montana Mule Deer HD 400 (Bear)
- Montana Mule Deer HD 413 (Deer)
- Montana Mule Deer HD 413 (Elk)