Plan an antelope hunt in Montana Hunting District 705. Review season dates, license options, draw odds, and harvest data, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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Hunt District 705 is located in the southeast corner of Montana, with the Powder River along its western border. This district is a stunning place to hunt, with rolling prairies, expansive sagebrush flats, forested timber buttes, and steep river breaks.
August 15, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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. |
October 10, 2026 – November 8, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Fawn | — | Nonresident: Draw |
| Land: South 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 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
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)2,091
Latest Estimated Hunters (2024)1,714
Hunter Days (2024)6,345
Days per Hunter (2024)4
Harvest Success (2024)93%
Yes. Antelope tags for these hunts in Montana HD 705 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 705, Antelope B License 007-30 applications are due June 1, 2026, for nonresidents. Antelope License 007-20/900-20 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 705 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. These are modeled estimates, not guaranteed results.
The antelope harvest success rate in Montana HD 705 was 93 percent in 2024.
The license or permit needed to hunt antelope in Montana HD 705 depends on the hunt. Antelope B License (code 007-30; nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Antelope License (codes 007-20 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 705 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 705.












