Quick Tips
- Land onwership maps can be very helpful
- Bring good optics
- Stay flexible around property boundaries and hunting pressure
On The Ground
This smaller hunting district is located in southwest Montana and at the southern end of the Bighole Valley. Great numbers of antelope are found here along with good options for public access in the form of BLM and State Lands. A good deal of NFS lands are available but very few antelope will be found in these areas.
Great antelope numbers and good public access all make for excellent hunting opportunities here for archery or rifle hunters.
Terrain
For the most part, the habitat antelope inhabit is generally open and mostly void of any large vegetation. A good deal of terrain variation can be found here which makes for excellent stalking and movement opportunities. Hunters will not find too much trouble when physically crossing the country but land ownership maps can be useful when finding areas to hunt.
Roughly 597 square Miles
65% public land
Elevations range from 6,000 - 9,300 feet
Vegetation
Lush grassy meadows and open range made up of short grasses, buffalo and blue grama cover the valley floor. Stands of cottonwoods and willows are seen along creek bottoms. Expansive areas of sagebrush, mountain shrubs along with stands of ponderosa and lodgepole pine can be seen on slopes of ridges and foothills leading into the National Forests.
Access
Overall, access is great here. In the areas of prime antelope habitat hunters will find a good mixture of BLM and State-owned lands. The best hunting opportunities will still be found on and around private lands but hunters on public can have a great hunt. Land ownership maps can help greatly when cruising the many county roads in search of herds.
Camping and Lodging
Camping is allowed on BLM lands and in Beaverhead National Forest. The only options for food, lodging, and supplies will be found outside of the unit. The best bet for this will be located along I-15 in Dillon.
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