Montana Pronghorn

Unit 291-20 (Dillon / Beaverhead Pronghorn 291-20)

Montana Hunting Guide — Pronghorn

Pronghorn license 291-20 is a limited-permit antelope opportunity in southwest Montana's Beaverhead-Dillon country. Permits are distributed through FWP's special drawing. We recommend reviewing current FWP regulations, BMA enrollment, and district-specific access notes before applying for HD 291-20.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 291-20

Where to Find Pronghorn in HD 291-20

Beaverhead pronghorn use open sage flats, rolling grasslands, and irrigated ag edges across the Dillon-area valleys. We glass from rolling ridges and shoulders above two-track roads, marking herds near fence crossings and stock water.

Block Management parcels significantly expand huntable acreage. Cross-reference the current BMA roster with Plan-a-Hunt before the opener.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in HD 291-20

We pair morning and evening glassing with terrain-aided stalks through coulees and draws. Open-country shots commonly land in the 250–400 yard window, so range-verified rifle systems matter. Spend the first day locating target bucks before committing to a stalk.

Review FWP regulations for weapon rules and confirm BMA parcel-specific sign-in procedures before hunting.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Three-year data shows roughly 6 permits against 150 applicants in HD 291-20. Southwest Montana antelope success typically exceeds 70% on FWP harvest reports. Review the current FWP harvest report for district detail.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	1	86	1.2%	0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 291-20 sits in a low-quota tier: roughly 150 three-year applicants against about 6 permits implies per-draw odds near 4% without bonus points. Montana's bonus-point system still applies. Check the FWP drawing statistics page for current figures.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Road Conditions

County gravel and BLM two-track are the primary access. Mud-slick conditions are common after precipitation.

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate during rifle antelope peak weeks.

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Weather

Wide early-autumn temperature swings, with cold mornings and warm afternoons typical.

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Permit Notes

All HD 291-20 licenses are issued through FWP's special drawing.

Note: Review current Block Management Area enrollment because parcel participation shifts year over year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How competitive is the HD 291-20 antelope draw?

Moderately competitive. Roughly 150 applicants for about 6 permits in recent three-year data implies per-draw odds near 4% for applicants without bonus points.

Is private land access a factor in HD 291-20?

Yes. Much of the district is private ag ground. Block Management enrollment is the primary way to legally access private-land antelope country in Beaverhead-area units.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

FWP Plan-a-Hunt — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 291-20 boundary, Public-land overlay · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Hunt Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Antelope season dates and rules, License class definitions · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 291-20 applicant-to-permit history, Bonus-point progression · accessed 2026-04-17