Unit 453-20 (HD 453 — Mountain Goat Permit)
Montana Hunting Guide — Mountain Goat
Permit 453-20 is a limited goat permit in HD 453. FWP's three-year record shows 468 applicants for roughly 1 tag — a once-in-a-lifetime draw. The HD is cliffy alpine country with USFS and wilderness ownership.
Mountain Goat Hunting in Unit 453-20
Permit 453-20 is a limited goat permit in HD 453. FWP's three-year record shows 468 applicants for roughly 1 tag — a once-in-a-lifetime draw. The HD is cliffy alpine country with USFS and wilderness ownership.
Where to Find Goats in HD 453
HD 453 goats live on cliffbands. The FWP Hunt Planner's USFS overlay plus the topo shading point to the basins worth scouting — expect long approaches from the nearest trailheads.
How We Hunt HD 453
Mountain Goat Success Rates
Mountain Goat Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— General | 1 | 449 | 0.2% | 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 453 goat regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 453 geometry, USFS/Wilderness layers · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Permit 453-20 applicants and quotas · accessed 2026-04-17