Unit 316-20 (HD 316 — Mountain Goat Permit)
Montana Hunting Guide — Mountain Goat
Permit 316-20 is a limited mountain-goat permit in HD 316. FWP's three-year log shows 532 applicants for roughly 12 tags — a low-probability draw but one of the more generous MT goat permits on paper. The HD sits in high alpine country with mixed USFS and Wilderness ownership.
Mountain Goat Hunting in Unit 316-20
Permit 316-20 is a limited mountain-goat permit in HD 316. FWP's three-year log shows 532 applicants for roughly 12 tags — a low-probability draw but one of the more generous MT goat permits on paper. The HD sits in high alpine country with mixed USFS and Wilderness ownership.
Where to Find Goats in HD 316
HD 316 goats stick to cliffy high-alpine terrain. The FWP Hunt Planner's USFS layer and contour shading show the huntable basins — most are approached from trailheads at 6,500 ft and require a multi-day pack.
How We Hunt HD 316
Mountain Goat Success Rates
Mountain Goat Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— General | 11 | 461 | 2.4% | 0 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 316 goat regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 316 geometry, Wilderness and USFS overlays · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Permit 316-20 applicants and quotas · accessed 2026-04-17