Quick Tips
- A majority of the antelope reside on private land
- Bring maps showing land ownership and good optics
- There are numerous fishing opportunities in and adjacent to this district
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Antelope | 65"-70" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
This district is located in west central Montana. This is a large district with a relatively small population of antelope and they are widely dispersed. Antelope can be difficult to locate in this district. The antelope will be found mostly on private land and access can be difficult and will require spending some time to acquire permission.
Antelope populations are down from historic levels but the quality is decent. Antelope are scattered all along the valley. There are additional doe, fawn antelope tags that can be applied for.
Terrain
This district is highly varied from flat open grasslands to extensive dry land farm fields. It also has a lot of broken country and mountain foothills. A majority of the area is easy terrain for stalking antelope but very open country.
Roughly 686 square miles
32.4% public land
Elevations from 5,900-10,600 feet
Vegetation
Much of the district that antelope reside on is open flat grass benches or extensive dry land farm fields. Closer to the mountains there are some junipers and cedars throughout the broken country. There are irrigated agriculture crops along the river valley. The center pivots with alfalfa attract a lot of antelope.
Access
This district is accessed by interstate 90 and Highway 287. There are numerous county roads in the district. The majority of the antelope reside on private land and access to the private land is difficult. Permission should be obtained prior to applying for this district. There are a few state sections and some BLM scattered throughout the district and some Block Management Areas also.
Camping and Lodging
Three Forks and Townsend have several motels, restaurants and gas stations. Camping is allowed on the National Forest lands in the district. Canyon Ferry Reservoir is nearby with campgrounds and fishing.
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