Plan an antelope hunt in Montana Hunting District 546. 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 hunting district is situated in central Montana, where most antelope inhabit private land. While there are some scattered state sections and Block Management areas, the ranches in this region tend to be quite large, with a few offering public hunting opportunities. Antelope are typically absent from the forested areas in the northern part of the unit. Overall, antelope populations have remained stable, and the buck-to-doe ratio is high in this district.
August 15, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either-sex | — | 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 |
| — |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope B License 546-30 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $200.00 |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope License 546-20 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License 546-20 | Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License 546-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Antelope License 546-20 | Nonresident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $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)20
Total Applicant Count (2025)10
Total Draw Success Count (2025)9
Yes. Antelope tags for these hunts in Montana HD 546 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 546, Antelope B License 546-30 applications are due June 1, 2026, for nonresidents. Antelope License 546-20/900-20 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 546 in 2025, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Antelope B License 546-30 with zero bonus points are 32.14 percent for nonresident regular applicants. These are modeled estimates, not guaranteed results.
The license or permit needed to hunt antelope in Montana HD 546 depends on the hunt. Antelope B License (code 546-30; nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Antelope License (codes 546-20 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 546 includes Season Dates from August 15 through November 8, 2026, archery season from September 5 through October 9, 2026, and Season Dates from October 10 through November 8, 2026. Check the current regulations for exact dates and license requirements.