Montana Antelope Hunting District 450
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.
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Find Hunts in HD 450
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.
Montana Antelope Opportunities in HD 450
Season
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. |
Archery Season
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 |
| — |
Season
October 10, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Fawn | — | Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
License and Permit Options
Antelope B License: 450-30
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope B License: 450-30 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $200.00 |
Antelope License: 450-20
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope License: 450-20 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 450-20 | Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 450-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Antelope License: 450-20 | Nonresident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
Antelope License: 900-20
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope License: 900-20 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 900-20 | Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 900-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Antelope License: 900-20 | Nonresident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
Draw Odds
Estimated first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Counts reflect first-choice applications and successful draws.
Antelope B License: 450-30 · 450-30 — Nonresident · Regular pool
License Quota (2025)7
Total Applicant Count (2025)5
Total Draw Success Count (2025)2
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
See the latest Field Notes from properties offering antelope hunts in HD 450.
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