This vast hunt district in southern Montana offers a range of hunting opportunities. Unit 525 can be hunted with a general tag for whitetail. Although good bucks can be found throughout unit 525, the majority of deer are commonly found along the front country of the Beartooth Mountain Range. These deer are primarily found at lower elevations and most commonly on private land.
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Archery | Draw |
| Land: Valid In All R5 HDs. |
| Either-sex | Archery | — |
| — |
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Draw |
| Land: Valid In All R5 HDs. |
| Either-sex | — | — |
| — |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Land: Valid In All R5 HDs. |
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | — |
| — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Modeled first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Estimates are capped at 99.99% and do not represent a guaranteed draw.
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)714