Plan an antelope hunt in Montana Hunting District 701. Review season dates, license options and draw odds, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
Last updated by Aricin Rotarius
Hunt District 701 is located north of Miles City and covers a vast area with numerous sagebrush flats, rolling grass ridges, and open prairies. This region offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of eastern Montana's prairies. The district is known for its large expanses of prairie and sagebrush flats, which provide good habitat for antelope. However, some parts of the area may be very flat, making it challenging to get close to antelope.
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. |
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: South 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: South Of The Yellowstone River |
| Doe Fawn | Archery | Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: North Of The Yellowstone River |
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: South Of The Yellowstone River Successful antelope either-sex 007-20 applicants may be offered the opportunity to purchase one doe/fawn 705-30 (Quota: 750, Range 1-4,000) license valid in HD 705 during the same time periods. |
| 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 |
| Doe Fawn | — | Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: South Of The Yellowstone River |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: North Of The Yellowstone River |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: South Of The Yellowstone River Successful antelope either-sex 007-20 applicants may be offered the opportunity to purchase one doe/fawn 705-30 (Quota: 750, Range 1-4,000) license valid in HD 705 during the same time periods. |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope B License | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $200.00 |
| 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 | 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)100
Total Applicant Count (2025)256
Total Draw Success Count (2025)77
Yes. Antelope tags for these hunts in Montana HD 701 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 701, Antelope B License applications are due June 1, 2026, for nonresidents. Antelope License applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 701 in 2025, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Antelope B License 007-30 with zero bonus points are 99.99 percent for nonresident landowner applicants and 5.69 percent for nonresident regular applicants. For 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 license or permit needed to hunt antelope in Montana HD 701 depends on the hunt. Antelope B License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Antelope License (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 701 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 701.
