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Montana Mountain Goat

Unit 314-20 (Bannack / Horse Prairie)

Montana Hunting Guide — Mountain Goat

HD 314-20 covers mountain goat country in the Bannack / Horse Prairie area of southwest Montana. Montana FWP allocates a small number of once-in-a-lifetime permits through the special drawing with bonus-point weighting.

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Mountain Goat Hunting in Unit 314-20

HD 314-20 covers mountain goat country in the Bannack / Horse Prairie area of southwest Montana. Montana FWP allocates a small number of once-in-a-lifetime permits through the special drawing with bonus-point weighting.

Where to Find Mountain Goats in HD 314-20

Goats use high cliff bands, talus slopes, and alpine basins. Glass rim lines at first and last light. Verify public-land coverage with the FWP Hunt Planner before planning an approach.

How to Hunt HD 314-20

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Mountain Goat Success Rates

Rifle68%

Permit-holder success reflects effort and weather. Pull FWP harvest reports for district history.

Mountain Goat Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General271,6671.6% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Once-in-a-lifetime permit allocated through the FWP special drawing with bonus-point weighting. Odds are long; check FWP drawing statistics.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 314-20 once-in-a-lifetime?
Yes. Montana goat is a once-in-a-lifetime harvest under FWP rules.
Where are rules posted?
FWP regulations and Plan-a-Hunt at fwp.mt.gov.

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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. FWP Plan-a-Hunt — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Hunting district boundaries, Public-land access, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Annual regulations, Legal weapons and seasons, License requirements · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Special Drawings — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Special permit draw mechanics, Bonus-point weighting, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17