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Montana Antelope

Unit 318-20 (Gallatin Valley)

Montana Hunting Guide — Antelope

HD 318 covers the Gallatin Valley agricultural country between Bozeman and the Three Forks area in southwest Montana. Pronghorn use the open sage and ag ground along the Gallatin and Madison rivers. The 318-20 permit issues about 225 tags against 946 three-year applicants — a moderately difficult draw with quality buck potential.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 318-20

HD 318 covers the Gallatin Valley agricultural country between Bozeman and the Three Forks area in southwest Montana. Pronghorn use the open sage and ag ground along the Gallatin and Madison rivers. The 318-20 permit issues about 225 tags against 946 three-year applicants — a moderately difficult draw with quality buck potential.

Where to Find Pronghorn in HD 318

HD 318 pronghorn use the ag-sage transition around the valley.

Three Forks Flats

The open country near Three Forks where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin merge holds groups on ag stubble.

Madison River Benches

Elevated benches above the Madison near Logan and Willow Creek hold resident groups.

BMA Ranches

Several ranches in the valley enroll in Block Management — check the current roster.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in HD 318

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Antelope Success Rates

HD 318-20 tag holders fill at 80–88%. Buck quality in the Gallatin Valley is moderate but I-90 accessibility makes hunts efficient.

Antelope Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General7345716.0% 0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 318-20 is a mid-demand permit — 946 applicants for 225 tags over three years. Residents with 1–2 points have reasonable odds.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 318 good for big pronghorn bucks?
Moderate — 14–15 inch bucks are common. True trophies exist but take time to find.
How close is HD 318 to Bozeman?
Very close — most of the district is within 30–45 minutes of Bozeman along I-90.

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Sources & Verification

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

  1. 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Hunting district (HD) boundaries, Season dates per weapon, Quotas for limited B/general licenses, Private-land hunting rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Antelope Regulations Page — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Antelope season structure, HD-level special regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD boundary geometry, Public-land layers (BLM/USFS/SLB/Block Management), Block Management Areas + Walk-In · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Historical draw odds by license/permit code, Applicant and quota counts, Bonus points progression · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Per-HD harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Game check-station data · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. BLM Butte Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Gallatin-area public parcels, Scattered sections · accessed 2026-04-17