Unit 546-20 (Southeast Montana Plains)

Montana Hunting Guide — Antelope

HD 546 covers rolling sage plains and scattered breaks country in southeastern Montana east of Miles City. The 546-20 pronghorn permit has a large tag pool — about 725 tags against 943 three-year applicants — making it one of the most accessible draws in the state for pronghorn. Mixed BLM, state trust, and Block Management access.

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Antelope Hunting in Unit 546-20

Where to Find Pronghorn in HD 546

HD 546 pronghorn spread across rolling sage plains and scattered ponderosa breaks in the southeast corner of the state.

Mizpah / Powder Hills

Open sage rolling country between Mizpah and Powderville holds strong groups through the season.

Ekalaka Hills Fringe

The scattered Ekalaka Hills area on the Custer NF provides timbered fringe where pronghorn use sage parks.

BMA Ranches

Extensive BMA enrollment across Carter and Powder River counties opens private land access.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in HD 546

Classic plains pronghorn hunting — cover country, glass from rises, stalk productive bucks.

Grid Hunt

Drive section-line roads and glass from every rise. Pronghorn groups are scattered, requiring mileage.

Coulee Approach

Use coulees and shallow drainages to close on bucks. 200–300 yard rifle shots standard.

Waterhole Sits

In dry years, BMA stock tanks produce close shots on pronghorn coming to water.

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Antelope Success Rates

HD 546-20 tag holders fill at 78–86%. The large tag pool accommodates high volume without excessive pressure — buck quality is solid with some trophy-class bucks coming from the more remote BLM sections.

Antelope Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	362	516	70.2%	0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 546-20 is one of the easier Montana pronghorn draws — 943 applicants for 725 tags over three years. Residents with 0–1 points draw routinely; non-residents have workable odds too.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Primitive BLM dispersed camping throughout. Ekalaka has basic RV options. Medicine Rocks State Park provides developed camping.

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Water

Limited. Haul drinking water. Stock tanks not reliable for drinking.

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Road Conditions

Gravel county roads; bentonite gumbo in rain. High-clearance mud-tire recommended.

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Terrain Difficulty

Easy — rolling prairie with minimal elevation gain.

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Hunting Pressure

Light to moderate — large tag volume spreads hunters.

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Weather

Hot early (80°F+ possible), cold late. Wind constant.

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Nearest Town

Broadus and Ekalaka (basic services), Miles City (90 min, full services).

Note: Distance from population centers keeps pressure manageable — HD 546 is ideal for DIY public-land pronghorn hunters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 546 a good first-Montana pronghorn hunt?

Yes — the draw is manageable, public access is strong, and success rates are high. Ideal for new nonresident pronghorn hunters.

How big is HD 546?

HD 546 is one of Montana's larger pronghorn hunting districts, covering extensive prairie country east of Miles City. Plan for significant driving between productive areas.

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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: Hunting district (HD) boundaries, Season dates per weapon, Quotas for limited B/general licenses, Private-land hunting rules · accessed 2026-04-17
FWP Antelope Regulations Page — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Antelope season structure, HD-level special regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
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
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
FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Per-HD harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Game check-station data · accessed 2026-04-17
BLM Miles City Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Southeastern Montana BLM parcels, Scattered public sections · accessed 2026-04-17
Custer-Gallatin NF — Sioux RD — USDA Forest Service · supports: Custer NF eastern districts, Pine breaks country · accessed 2026-04-17