Unit 526-20 (HD 526 Antelope (Eastern MT Prairie))

Montana Hunting Guide — Antelope

HD 526-20 is an eastern-Montana antelope license with 557 applicants for 470 tags over three years — one of the state's more drawable pronghorn opportunities. Open prairie, CRP, and BMA access define the hunt.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 526-20

Where to Find Antelope in HD 526

Pronghorn use CRP and sage-prairie edges with reliable stock water. Focus BMA parcels on rolling terrain rather than flat sections, where glassing opportunities are better.

How to Hunt HD 526 Antelope

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Antelope Success Rates

HD 526 success typically exceeds 85% based on FWP harvest reports. A strong first-time-applicant target for non-resident pronghorn hunters.

Antelope Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	219	276	79.3%	0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Raw odds around 85%. A near-guaranteed draw for residents; non-residents should verify the 10% cap applied to 526-20.

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Sources & Verification

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

2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 526 antelope structure, 526-20 license terms · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 526 boundary, BMA density, Public-access corridors · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 526 antelope harvest, Hunter-day effort · accessed 2026-04-17