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Unit 490-20

Montana Hunting Guide — Antelope

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) manages pronghorn in hunting district 490-20 as a limited-permit special drawing. Permits are awarded through the FWP special drawings system using weighted bonus points. Public-land access, quotas, and season structure are set in the annual FWP regulations.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 490-20

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) manages pronghorn in hunting district 490-20 as a limited-permit special drawing. Permits are awarded through the FWP special drawings system using weighted bonus points. Public-land access, quotas, and season structure are set in the annual FWP regulations.

Where to Find Pronghorn in HD 490-20

Pronghorn in HD 490-20 use sage flats, grassland benches, and broken coulees typical of central Montana. Glass from high vantage points at first and last light, then plan stalks using terrain folds. Block Management Areas (BMAs), state trust lands, and scattered BLM parcels provide the bulk of access; overlay the FWP Hunt Planner with the regulations map before the season.

How to Hunt HD 490-20

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Antelope Success Rates

FWP harvest reports for central Montana pronghorn districts typically show rifle success between 60% and 85%, with archery far below that. Drought and winter severity drive year-to-year swings. Check the most recent FWP harvest summary before applying.

Antelope Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General13386115.4% 0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 490-20 is a special-permit drawing. Odds vary with residency and bonus-point balance. Use the FWP drawing statistics tool to pull the most recent three years of applicant and quota counts before building your application strategy.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 490-20 a limited-draw district?
Yes. Pronghorn hunting in HD 490-20 is allocated through the FWP special drawing with weighted bonus points.
Where do I apply for an HD 490-20 pronghorn tag?
Apply through the FWP special drawings system before the published deadline in the current year's regulations.

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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: Hunting district boundaries, Public-land access, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Annual regulations, Legal weapons and seasons, License requirements · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Special Drawings — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Special permit draw mechanics, Weighted bonus points, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17