Plan a mule deer hunt in Montana Hunting District 630. Review season dates, license options, draw odds, and harvest data, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
Last updated by Aricin Rotarius
Unit 630 is a general tag for mule deer hunters. If you are seeking a classic prairie mule deer hunt with good chances of finding a good buck, this district in northeastern Montana may be the perfect place for you. Located just north of the Missouri River Breaks, this district offers an enjoyable hunt with good deer numbers and decent trophy potential.
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Antlerless | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Private Land Only Only valid on private land. |
| Antlerless | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Private Land Only Only valid on private land. |
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Antlerless | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Private Land Only Only valid on private land. |
| Antlerless | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Private Land Only Only valid on private land. |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | Muzzleloader | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Private Land Only Only valid on private land. |
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: Private Land Only Only valid on private land. |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer B License | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $15.00 |
| Deer B License | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $80.00 |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Deer License | Resident | Ages 18–61 | OTC | $16.00 |
| General Deer License | Resident | Disabled hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| General Deer License | Resident | Ages 12–17 and 62+; Youth and senior hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| Big Game Combination - Drawing | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $1,312.00 |
| Big Game Combination - College Student | Nonresident | College student | — | $656.00 |
| Big Game Combination - Youth (12-17) - Sponsored | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters; Sponsored | — | $656.00 |
| NR Big Game Combination License | Nonresident | Native | — | $656.00 |
| Deer Combination - Drawing | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $760.00 |
| Deer Combination - College Student | Nonresident | College student | — | $380.00 |
| Deer Combination - Youth (12-17) - Sponsored | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters; Sponsored | — | $380.00 |
| NR Deer Combination License | Nonresident | Native | — | $380.00 |
Estimated first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Counts reflect first-choice applications and successful draws.
License Quota (2026)100
Total Applicant Count (2026)111
Total Draw Success Count (2026)89
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)598
For Montana HD 630, Deer B License 630-00 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 630 in 2026, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Deer B License 630-00 with zero bonus points are 4.83 percent for nonresident regular applicants, 50 percent for resident landowner applicants, and 40.27 percent for resident regular applicants. These are modeled estimates, not guaranteed results.
The license or permit needed to hunt mule deer in Montana HD 630 depends on the hunt. Big Game Combination License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Deer B License (code 630-00; resident and nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Deer Combination License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. General Deer License (resident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Check the current regulations for the license and hunt you plan to pursue.
Mule deer season in Montana HD 630 includes archery season from September 5 through October 18, 2026, general season from October 24 through November 29, 2026, and heritage muzzleloader season from December 12 through December 20, 2026. Check the current regulations for exact dates and license requirements.