Montana Whitetail Hunting District 260
Plan a whitetail hunt in Montana Hunting District 260. 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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This distinctive unit is situated in the west-central part of the state and is designated exclusively for archery use. It provides a traditional tree stand experience for whitetail hunting in some stunning river bottom terrain.
Montana Whitetail Opportunities in HD 260
Archery Only Season
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: OTC |
| ArchEquip only. Hunters may purchase up to three 260-01 antlerless white-tailed deer B Licenses per hunter. Only valid in HDs 201 east of Hwy 93, 204, 240, 260, 261, 262, and 270. |
| Antlerless | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: OTC |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 201 East Of Hwy 93, 204, 240, 260, 261, 262, And 270. ArchEquip only. Hunters may purchase up to three 260-01 antlerless white-tailed deer B licenses per hunter. |
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| ArchEquip only. |
| Either-sex | Archery | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| ArchEquip Only. |
General Season
October 19, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: OTC |
| ArchEquip only. |
| Antlerless | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: OTC |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 201 East Of Hwy 93, 204, 240, 260, 261, 262, And 270. ArchEquip only. Hunters may purchase up to three 260-01 antlerless white-tailed deer B licenses per hunter. |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| ArchEquip Only. |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| ArchEquip only. |
Late Season
November 30, 2026 – January 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: OTC |
| ArchEquip only. |
| Antlerless | Archery | Resident: OTC Nonresident: OTC |
| Land: Only Valid In HDs 201 East Of Hwy 93, 204, 240, 260, 261, 262, And 270. ArchEquip only. Hunters may purchase up to three 260-01 antlerless white-tailed deer B licenses per hunter. |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| ArchEquip Only. |
| Either-sex | — | Resident: OTC Nonresident: Draw |
| ArchEquip only. |
License and Permit Options
Deer B License (260-01)
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer B License: 260-01 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $10.00 |
| Deer B License: 260-01 | Nonresident | — | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $75.00 |
| Deer B License: 260-01 | Nonresident | Native | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $37.50 |
Deer B License: 260-20
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer B License: 260-20 | Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $15.00 |
| Deer B License: 260-20 | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline June 1, 2026 | $80.00 |
General Deer License
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Deer License | Resident | Ages 18–61 | OTC | $16.00 |
| General Deer License | Resident | Disabled hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| General Deer License | Resident | Ages 12–17 and 62+; Youth and senior hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| Big Game Combination - Drawing | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $1,312.00 |
| Big Game Combination - College Student | Nonresident | College student | — | $656.00 |
| Big Game Combination - Youth (12-17) - Sponsored | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters; Sponsored | — | $656.00 |
| NR Big Game Combination License | Nonresident | Native | — | $656.00 |
| Deer Combination - Drawing | Nonresident | — | DrawApplication deadline April 1, 2026 | $760.00 |
| Deer Combination - College Student | Nonresident | College student | — | $380.00 |
| Deer Combination - Youth (12-17) - Sponsored | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters; Sponsored | — | $380.00 |
| NR Deer Combination License | Nonresident | Native | — | $380.00 |
Draw Odds
Estimated first-choice draw odds by bonus points. Counts reflect first-choice applications and successful draws.
Deer B License: 260-20 · 260-20 — Resident · Regular pool
License Quota (2026)300
Total Applicant Count (2026)714
Total Draw Success Count (2026)286
Harvest Stats
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Harvest and Hunter Trends
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)633
Frequently Asked Questions
For Montana HD 260, Deer B License 260-20 applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
For Montana HD 260 in 2026, modeled first-choice draw odds for the Deer B License: 260-20 with zero bonus points are 18.18 percent for nonresident regular applicants, 60 percent for resident landowner applicants, and 10.7 percent for resident regular applicants. These are modeled estimates, not guaranteed results.
The license or permit needed to hunt whitetail in Montana HD 260 depends on the hunt. Big Game Combination License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Deer B License (codes 260-01 and 260-20; residents and nonresidents; draw or over-the-counter, depending on the hunt) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Deer Combination License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. General Deer License (resident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Check the current regulations for the license and hunt you plan to pursue.
Whitetail season in Montana HD 260 includes archery season from September 5 through October 18, 2026, general season from October 19 through November 29, 2026, general season (Archery) from October 19 through November 29, 2026, late season from November 30, 2026 through January 15, 2027, and late season (Archery) from November 30, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Check the current regulations for exact dates and license requirements.
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