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Unit 133-20 (HD 133 — Mountain Goat)

Montana Hunting Guide — Mountain Goat

HD 133-20 is a once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat permit covering the rugged alpine cliffs of HD 133 in northwest Montana. With 305 applicants over three years for just 1 tag, this is a multi-decade-points hunt, but permit holders enjoy a truly extraordinary alpine experience in classic goat country.

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Mountain Goat Hunting in Unit 133-20

HD 133-20 is a once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat permit covering the rugged alpine cliffs of HD 133 in northwest Montana. With 305 applicants over three years for just 1 tag, this is a multi-decade-points hunt, but permit holders enjoy a truly extraordinary alpine experience in classic goat country.

Where to Find Goats in HD 133-20

Goats hold in high cliffs, scree fields, and alpine cirques. Focus glassing on south-facing cliffs in early morning and north faces during afternoon heat.

How to Hunt HD 133-20 Goats

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Mountain Goat Success Rates

Rifle68%
Single-tag unit, but historical FWP records show high permit-holder success when hunters commit to the backcountry.

Mountain Goat Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General12650.4% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Preference-point system. 305 applicants over three years for 1 tag — a multi-decade points hunt for most applicants.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points will I need for HD 133-20?
With 305 applicants over three years for 1 tag, this is a decades-long point-building hunt for most applicants. Max-point residents still face multi-year odds.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 133 boundary, Mountain goat season · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Mountain-goat HD geometry, Wilderness overlays · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 133-20 historical odds · accessed 2026-04-17