This unit is found in the stunning Paradise Valley, with the Yellowstone River marking its eastern boundary. It offers excellent backcountry hunting opportunities alongside breathtaking scenery. Hunters can pursue deer throughout the seasons using a general license.
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Archery | OTC |
| Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only. |
| Antlerless | Archery | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
| Either-sex | Archery | — |
| — |
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only. |
| Either-sex | — | — |
| — |
November 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | — |
| — |
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only. |
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | OTC |
| Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only. |
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | — |
| — |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $10.00 |
| Nonresident | Native | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $37.50 |
| Nonresident | — | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $75.00 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $10.00 |
| Nonresident | Native | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $37.50 |
| Nonresident | — | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $75.00 |
| 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 |
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)282