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Montana Mountain Goat

Unit 442-20

Montana Hunting Guide — Mountain Goat

HD 442 is a limited-entry mountain goat district in Montana's high country — steep, remote, and producing dense-horned billies. License 442-20 has pulled about 417 applicants chasing a single tag across three seasons. We track this unit for anyone building points for a once-in-a-lifetime goat hunt.

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Mountain Goat Hunting in Unit 442-20

HD 442 is a limited-entry mountain goat district in Montana's high country — steep, remote, and producing dense-horned billies. License 442-20 has pulled about 417 applicants chasing a single tag across three seasons. We track this unit for anyone building points for a once-in-a-lifetime goat hunt.

Where to Find Mountain Goats in HD 442-20

Goats here live above 8,000 feet in summer, pinching onto cliff faces and mineral licks. By late September, billies slip onto south-facing ledges near winter range.

How to Hunt HD 442-20

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Mountain Goat Success Rates

Rifle68%
With one tag over a multi-year window, drawn hunters historically fill in HD 442 at very high rates, though recoveries on cliff terrain can be technical.

Mountain Goat Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General14250.2% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Montana mountain goat tags use preference points with a once-in-a-lifetime rule. With roughly 417 applicants per single tag, this is a multi-decade wait for most applicants.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 442-20 a once-in-a-lifetime goat tag?
Yes — a successful Montana goat applicant is removed from future goat drawings under the one-per-lifetime rule.

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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 442 geography (cross-referenced), Mountain goat season framework, Legal goat definition · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 442 boundary, USFS overlays, Trailhead locations · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 442-20 draw history, Point creep on goat permits, Applicant trends · accessed 2026-04-17