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Find Hunts in HD 417

This hunting district is located on the western edge of the Missouri River Breaks, on the south side of the Missouri River. The rugged terrain provides ample opportunities for extensive foot travel and encourages hunters to spend significant time glassing the landscape. Whitetail deer can be hunted with a general deer license for both archery and rifle seasons.

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General Whitetail Hunt | Cropland Stubble + Grassy Draws

1,450 Acres at Bolton Jeffries Ranch in Hilger, MT

Starting Price $160 / Guest

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Montana Whitetail Hunting Opportunities in HD 417

Archery Only Season

September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	Archery	OTC	Deer B License: 004-00	One per hunter. Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455.
Antlerless	Archery	Draw	Deer B License: 004-01	Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455.
Either-sex	Archery	—	General Deer License	—

General Season

October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	—	Draw	Deer B License: 004-01	Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455.
Antlerless	—	OTC	Deer B License: 004-00	One per hunter. Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455.
Either-sex	—	—	General Deer License	—

Heritage Muzzleloader Season

December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	Muzzleloader	OTC	Deer B License: 004-00	One per hunter. Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455.
Antlerless	Muzzleloader	Draw	Deer B License: 004-01	Valid in all Region 4 HDs except HD 455.
Either-sex	Muzzleloader	—	General Deer License	—

License and Permit Options

Deer B License: 004-00

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

Deer B License: 004-01

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