Plan an antelope hunt in Montana Hunting District 450. Review season dates, license options and draw odds, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
Last updated by Aricin Rotarius
This district is situated in central Montana, southeast of Cascade. It is bordered to the north by the Missouri River and to the east by the Smith River. With over 85% of the land being privately owned, access can be challenging. However, antelope populations are healthy and have not suffered the die-offs seen in many other districts.
August 15, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| First and only choice. ArchEquip only. |
September 5, 2026 – October 9, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Fawn | Archery | Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
October 10, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Fawn | — | Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $200.00 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Nonresident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Nonresident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
Estimated first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Counts reflect first-choice applications and successful draws.
License Quota (2025)7
Total Applicant Count (2025)5
Total Draw Success Count (2025)2
Yes. Antelope tags for these hunts in Montana HD 450 require a draw. Available draw licenses include Antelope B License and Antelope License for residents and nonresidents. Applications are due June 1, 2026.
For Montana HD 450, Antelope B License 450-30 applications are due June 1, 2026, for nonresidents. Antelope License 450-20/900-20 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 450 in 2025, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Antelope B License: 450-30 with zero bonus points are 20 percent for nonresident regular applicants. These are modeled estimates, not guaranteed results.
The license or permit needed to hunt antelope in Montana HD 450 depends on the hunt. Antelope B License (code 450-30; nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Antelope License (codes 450-20 and 900-20; 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 450 includes archery season from August 15 through November 8, 2026, archery season from September 5 through October 9, 2026, and a season window from October 10 through November 8, 2026. Check the current regulations for exact dates and license requirements.