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Montana Antelope Hunting District 705

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.

Last updated by Aricin Rotarius

Find Hunts in HD 705

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.

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DIY Antelope Hunt on 5th-Gen Family Ranch in Montana HD 705

10,000 Acres at Markuson Ranch in Ekalaka, MT

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Montana Antelope Opportunities in HD 705

Season

August 15, 2026 – November 8, 2026

OpportunityMethodAvailabilityLicense or PermitAdditional Details
Either-sexArchery
Resident: Draw
Nonresident: Draw
  • Antelope License (900-20)
Land: South Of The Yellowstone River
First and only choice. ArchEquip only.

Archery Season

September 5, 2026 – October 9, 2026

OpportunityMethodAvailabilityLicense or PermitAdditional Details
Doe FawnArchery
Nonresident: Draw
  • Antelope B License (007-30)
Land: South Of The Yellowstone River
Either-sexArchery
Resident: Draw
Nonresident: Draw
  • Antelope License (007-20)
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.

Season

October 10, 2026 – November 8, 2026

OpportunityMethodAvailabilityLicense or PermitAdditional Details
Doe Fawn—
Nonresident: Draw
  • Antelope B License (007-30)
Land: South Of The Yellowstone River
Either-sex—
Resident: Draw
Nonresident: Draw
  • Antelope License (007-20)
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 and Permit Options

Antelope B License (007-30)

LicenseResidency
Eligibility
Availability
Price
Antelope B LicenseNonresident—DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026$200.00

Antelope License (007-20)

LicenseResidency
Eligibility
Availability
Price
Antelope LicenseResidentAges 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled huntersDrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026$19.00
Antelope LicenseResidentDisabled huntersDrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026$19.00
Antelope LicenseNonresident—DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026$205.00
Antelope LicenseNonresidentDisabled huntersDrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026$205.00

Antelope License (900-20)

LicenseResidency
Eligibility
Availability
Price
Antelope License: 900-20ResidentAges 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled huntersDrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026$19.00
Antelope License: 900-20ResidentDisabled huntersDrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026$19.00
Antelope License: 900-20Nonresident—DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026$205.00
Antelope License: 900-20NonresidentDisabled huntersDrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026$205.00

Draw Odds

Estimated first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Counts reflect first-choice applications and successful draws.

Antelope B License · 007-30 — Nonresident · Regular pool

License Quota (2025)100

Total Applicant Count (2025)256

Total Draw Success Count (2025)77

Harvest Stats

Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.

Harvest and Hunter Trends
Harvest Success

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%

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Recent Updates from Landowners

See the latest Field Notes from properties offering antelope hunts in HD 705.

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Markuson Ranch
Landowner shared an update •
Ekalaka, MT • 10,000 Acres
Nice antelope buck harvested yesterday!
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Broadus, MT • 3,595 Acres
Congratulations to Riley and his group on the 4 antelope bucks and 2 does!!
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Ekalaka, MT • 10,000 Acres
Saw these two today on our meadows!
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Capitol, MT • 7,493 Acres
We are seeing some really nice antelope bucks around! Plenty of dates still open during rifle season!
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Ekalaka, MT • 10,000 Acres
This is Mark's Merriam from early this month!
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Capitol, MT • 7,493 Acres
Called in three turkeys.
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