Plan an antelope hunt in Montana Hunting District 700. Review season dates, license options, draw odds, and harvest data, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
Last updated by Aricin Rotarius
District 700 is one of the largest antelope hunting areas in the state and offers not only good hunting opportunities, but also stunning scenery. While it is possible to find good bucks in this district, you may need to put in some effort to locate them. The antelope population in this area is still recovering from the winter of 2011, but good bucks are still harvested each year.
August 15, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: North Of The Yellowstone River 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 |
| Land: North Of The Yellowstone River |
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: North Of The Yellowstone River |
October 10, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Fawn | — | Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: North Of The Yellowstone River |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: North Of The Yellowstone River |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope B License | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $200.00 |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope License | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License | Resident | Disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $19.00 |
| Antelope License | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $205.00 |
| Antelope License | 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)50
Total Applicant Count (2025)69
Total Draw Success Count (2025)31
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)1,052
Latest Estimated Hunters (2024)1,385
Hunter Days (2024)4,731
Days per Hunter (2024)3
Harvest Success (2024)69%
Yes. Antelope tags for these hunts in Montana HD 700 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 700, Antelope B License 007-31 applications are due June 1, 2026, for nonresidents. Antelope License 007-21/900-20 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 700 in 2025, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Antelope B License 007-31 with zero bonus points are 12.9 percent for nonresident landowner applicants and 4.56 percent for nonresident regular applicants. These are modeled estimates, not guaranteed results.
The antelope harvest success rate in Montana HD 700 was 69.03 percent in 2024.
The license or permit needed to hunt antelope in Montana HD 700 depends on the hunt. Antelope B License (code 007-31; nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Antelope License (codes 007-21 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 700 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 700.
