Plan an antelope hunt in Montana Hunting District 480. Review season dates, license options and draw odds, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
Last updated by Aricin Rotarius
Unit 480 is situated north of Lewistown and extends out to the Missouri River. This hunt district includes part of the Missouri River Breaks in its northern portion. The population of antelope in this district has been impacted by a disease outbreak in 2009, and it has taken some time for the area to recover. However, the numbers are now stable and showing slight increases.
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 |
| Apply by June 1. Quota 100, quota range 5-500. |
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Apply by June 1. Quota 100, quota range 5-300. |
October 10, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Fawn | — | Nonresident: Draw |
| Apply by June 1. Quota 100, quota range 5-500. |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Apply by June 1. Quota 100, quota range 5-300. |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope B License: 480-30 | Nonresident | — | Draw | $200.00 |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope License: 480-20 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 480-20 | Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 480-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Antelope License: 480-20 | Nonresident | Disabled hunters | Draw | $205.00 |
| 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 |
Estimated first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Counts reflect first-choice applications and successful draws.
License Quota (2025)15
Total Applicant Count (2025)5
Total Draw Success Count (2025)4