Plan an antelope hunt in Montana Hunting District 380. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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Helena, the capital of Montana, is located near the northern boundary of this hunting district, while the town of Townsend is situated at the southern end. The area features thousands of acres of public land through Block Management Areas, BLM, and Helena National Forest. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks estimates the antelope herd to be around 300. A few bucks from counties within this district are noted in the Boone and Crockett record book, but finding bucks of this caliber is quite rare throughout Montana.
August 15, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| First and only choice. ArchEquip only. |
September 5, 2026 – October 9, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Not valid in HD 380 portion of the Townsend WRA, except with the use of ArchEquip. |
October 10, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Not valid in HD 380 portion of the Townsend WRA, except with the use of ArchEquip. |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope License 380-20 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License 380-20 | Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License 380-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Antelope License 380-20 | Nonresident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope License: 399-20 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 399-20 | Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 399-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Antelope License: 399-20 | Nonresident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
Yes. Antelope tags for these hunts in Montana HD 380 require a draw. Available draw licenses include Antelope License for residents and nonresidents. Applications are due June 1, 2026.
For Montana HD 380, Antelope License 380-20/399-20 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
The license or permit needed to hunt antelope in Montana HD 380 depends on the hunt. Antelope License (codes 380-20 and 399-20; resident and nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Check the current regulations for the license and hunt you plan to pursue.
Antelope season in Montana HD 380 includes Either-sex from August 15 through November 8, 2026, archery season from September 5 through October 9, 2026, and Either-sex from October 10 through November 8, 2026. Check the current regulations for exact dates and license requirements.