Plan an antelope hunt in Montana Hunting District 703. 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 703 encompasses a significant region that covers large portions of Dawson, Wibaux, Richland, Prairie, and Fallon Counties. Its landscape is characterized by rolling grassy and sagebrush ridges, open prairies, and scattered breaks. This area is an excellent place to escape and appreciate the prairies of eastern Montana. During the early season, antelope can be found in small isolated groups that are rutting. Water holes can be a good source of hydration during dry years. As the season progresses, the size of antelope herds increase, and by the end of the rifle season, they can typically be found in very large herds.
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 703 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 703, 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 703 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 703 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 703 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 703.

