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Montana Antelope

Unit 404-20 (Lavina / Wheat Basin)

Montana Hunting Guide — Antelope

Hunting district 404-20 covers pronghorn country in the Lavina / Wheat Basin area of central Montana. Antelope tags are issued through the FWP drawing with resident and nonresident quotas. Open prairie, CRP, and wheat stubble form the bulk of the habitat, with Block Management providing private-land access in many parts of the district.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 404-20

Hunting district 404-20 covers pronghorn country in the Lavina / Wheat Basin area of central Montana. Antelope tags are issued through the FWP drawing with resident and nonresident quotas. Open prairie, CRP, and wheat stubble form the bulk of the habitat, with Block Management providing private-land access in many parts of the district.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 404-20

Antelope bands work CRP fields, stubble, and sage flats throughout 404-20. Glass from section-line roads at dawn, then shift toward water and bedding coulees as the day warms. Block Management can unlock key private sections.

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Antelope Success Rates

Antelope success rates in this district depend on habitat conditions and recent hard winters. Check the FWP harvest report portal for recent trends.

Antelope Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General1432,0726.9% 0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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404-20 is distributed through the FWP antelope drawing with bonus-point weighting. Resident and nonresident odds differ; verify the latest statistics on the FWP drawing page.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Unit 404-20 have good antelope numbers?
Populations fluctuate with winter severity. Review the FWP harvest and drawing statistics pages for recent quota trends.
Is there public access in Unit 404-20?
Public ground is limited; most productive access comes through Block Management agreements. Plan scouting with FWP Plan-a-Hunt.

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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. FWP Plan-a-Hunt — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Antelope district boundary, Block Management layers · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Antelope season structure, License fees · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Special Drawings — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Antelope draw odds, Applicant and quota counts · accessed 2026-04-17