Plan an antelope hunt in Montana Hunting District 481. 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 481 is in central Montana, with the town of Winnett as its south boundary and the Missouri River as its north boundary. Antelope can be found scattered throughout the unit. 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 150, quota range 5-500. |
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 150, quota range 5-500. |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope B License: 481-30 | Nonresident | — | Draw | $200.00 |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope License: 481-20 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 481-20 | Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License: 481-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Antelope License: 481-20 | 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)10
Total Applicant Count (2025)13
Total Draw Success Count (2025)4
Yes. Antelope tags for these hunts in Montana HD 481 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 481, Antelope License 481-20/900-20 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 481 in 2024, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Antelope B License: 481-30 with zero bonus points are 7.69 percent for nonresident landowner applicants. For 2025, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Antelope B License: 481-30 with zero bonus points are 5.19 percent for nonresident regular applicants. These are modeled estimates, not guaranteed results.
The license or permit needed to hunt antelope in Montana HD 481 depends on the hunt. Antelope B License (code 481-30; nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Antelope License (codes 481-20 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 481 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.