Situated southeast of Great Falls, this unit encompasses the Highwood Mountains. Much like the renowned Big and Little Belt Mountains, this range rises dramatically from the plains to the east of the Continental Divide.
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | Archery | — |
| Only valid outside National Forest boundary. |
| Antlered Buck | Archery | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid Inside National Forest Boundary. Permit must be used with a valid General Deer License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Buck Mule Deer in any other HD. |
| Antlerless | Archery | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. |
October 24, 2026 – November 15, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | — | — |
| Only valid outside National Forest boundary. |
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | — | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid Inside National Forest Boundary. Permit must be used with a valid General Deer License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Buck Mule Deer in any other HD. |
| Antlerless | — | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. |
November 16, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | — | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid Outside National Forest Boundary. Permit must be used with a valid General Deer License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Buck Mule Deer in any other HD. |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlered Buck | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid Inside National Forest Boundary. Permit must be used with a valid General Deer License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Buck Mule Deer in any other HD. |
| Antlered Buck | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid Outside National Forest Boundary. Permit must be used with a valid General Deer License. Holders may not hunt Antlered Buck Mule Deer in any other HD. |
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Land: Only Valid On Private Land. |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $15.00 |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $80.00 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $5.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in price |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $5.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in price |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $5.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in price |
| Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $5.00Application fee $5.00Application fee included in price |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Disabled hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| Resident | Ages 12–17 and 62+; Youth and senior hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| Resident | Ages 18–61 | OTC | $16.00 |
Modeled first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Estimates are capped at 99.99% and do not represent a guaranteed draw.