Located in the renowned Little Belt Mountains of central Montana, this district features a robust blend of dense, forested mountains and productive wintering grounds, providing excellent opportunities for hunters during the season. It offers good road access, along with some roadless regions for those seeking a more remote experience. With ample public land and thriving game populations, hunters are likely to enjoy their time in this area.
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Archery | Draw |
| Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455. |
| Antlerless | Archery | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455. |
| Either-sex | Archery | — |
| — |
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | Draw |
| Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455. |
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455. |
| Either-sex | — | — |
| — |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455. |
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | Draw |
| Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455. |
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | — |
| — |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $10.00 |
| Nonresident | Native | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $37.50 |
| Nonresident | — | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $75.00 |
| 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 | 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.
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)233