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Montana Mountain Goat

Unit 393-20 (Cooke City / Absaroka Range)

Montana Hunting Guide — Mountain Goat

HD 393-20 is a mountain goat special-permit district in the Absaroka Range. Montana FWP allocates a small number of once-in-a-lifetime permits each year through its special drawing with bonus-point weighting.

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Mountain Goat Hunting in Unit 393-20

HD 393-20 is a mountain goat special-permit district in the Absaroka Range. Montana FWP allocates a small number of once-in-a-lifetime permits each year through its special drawing with bonus-point weighting.

Where to Find Mountain Goats in HD 393-20

Goats occupy high-elevation cliff bands, talus slopes, and alpine basins. Glass rim lines at first and last light and key on mineral licks and well-used goat trails. Use the FWP Hunt Planner to confirm public-land coverage in your target basin.

How to Hunt HD 393-20

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Mountain Goat Success Rates

Rifle68%

Permit-holder success is tied to weather and effort. FWP harvest reports show historical outcomes by district.

Mountain Goat Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General51,8950.3% 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 very long; pull FWP drawing statistics for the current picture.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 393-20 a once-in-a-lifetime hunt?
Yes. Mountain goat in Montana is a once-in-a-lifetime harvest under FWP rules, allocated via the special drawing.
Where are HD 393-20 boundaries?
See FWP Plan-a-Hunt and the annual regulations 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