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
Mountain Goat Success Rates
Mountain Goat Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts (n/p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle — General either sex (resident) | 2 | 272 | 0.7% | — |
| Rifle — General either sex (nonresident) | 1 | 76 | 1.3% | — |
Data from 2025 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number. This agency publishes no point thresholds, so the Pts column stays blank and these are pool odds, not what a point total draws.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I scout HD 514-20 the summer before my hunt?
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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 514 geography, Goat framework, Legal goat · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 514 boundary, USFS overlays, Wilderness access · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 514-20 draw history, Goat point creep, Applicant counts · accessed 2026-04-17