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Montana Mountain Goat

Unit 514-20

Montana Hunting Guide — Mountain Goat

HD 514 is a remote alpine goat district. License 514-20 drew about 347 applicants for 2 tags across three years — another long-haul once-in-a-lifetime permit with dense-horned billy potential.

Mountain Goat Hunting in Unit 514-20

HD 514 is a remote alpine goat district. License 514-20 drew about 347 applicants for 2 tags across three years — another long-haul once-in-a-lifetime permit with dense-horned billy potential.

Where to Find Mountain Goats in HD 514-20

High cliff bands above 8,000 feet with mineral licks on the benches below. Summer nursery groups trend into mixed-age bands by September.

How to Hunt HD 514-20

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Mountain Goat Success Rates

Rifle68%
Drawn hunters historically fill 514-20 at strong rates with appropriate time budgets and fitness.

Mountain Goat Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General22720.7% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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347 applicants for 2 tags across three years under preference points translates to raw odds well under 1% and mid-teens point creep.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scout HD 514-20 the summer before my hunt?
We strongly recommend a scouting trip — identifying cliff bands and mineral licks before the season dramatically improves success.

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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 514 geography, Goat framework, Legal goat · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 514 boundary, USFS overlays, Wilderness access · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 514-20 draw history, Goat point creep, Applicant counts · accessed 2026-04-17