Antelope hunting district 404, located in northcentral Montana, is one of the largest antelope units in the state. It stretches east of the Rocky Mountain front, from Great Falls north to Highway 2, and is characterized by nearly all farmed land, with wheat and other dry ground crops being common. The region has very little topographic variation, except for some river breaks along the major water routes. While it can be difficult to obtain a hunting permit for this unit, it is known for producing some of the best bucks in Montana. A recent die-off did cause a decline in the antelope population, but numbers are still present in the area.
August 15, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either-sex | Archery | Draw |
| First and only choice. ArchEquip only. |
September 5, 2026 – October 9, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Fawn | Archery | Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | Archery | Draw |
| — |
October 10, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Fawn | — | Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | — | Draw |
| — |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $200.00 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Nonresident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Nonresident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
Modeled first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Estimates are capped at 99.99% and do not represent a guaranteed draw.