Quick Tips
- A majority of the antelope reside on private land
- Bring a map that displays land ownership
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope | 65"-70" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
Located in the northcentral Montana, this hunt district is bordered to the east by the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. It covers from Highway 2 north to the Canadian border, then east for approximately 75 miles to Joplin. It is characterized by dry land farming, oil and gas production and the prominent Sweetgrass Hills.
With its lack of proximity to major cities and general lack of top end antelope, most hunters here either have access to private land or combine the tag with another hunt. A small die-off did reduce populations, but did not crush the area.
Terrain
The southern 2/3rds of this unit is farm and oil/gas country. Up towards the Canadian border it becomes less populated and farmed. The major topographic feature is the Sweetgrass Hills, but most antelope are found in the lower elevations.
Roughly 2,472 square miles
10.2% public land
Elevations from 3,000-7,000 feet
Vegetation
Wheat and barley are the main vegetation types found in this area. On CRP or unleased state ground, native and invasive grasses dominate the area. Some sagebrush is present but in very light coverage. The Sweetgrass Hills are timbered and rise out of the flat ground.
Access
Public ground is minimal in large blocks but there are some small state parcels scattered throughout the area. The Sweetgrass Hills area is managed by the BLM. A few Block Management areas are available but may change year to year. Numerous county roads checkerboard nearly all of the unit.
Major access roads include Highway 2 and the Oilmont Highway east to west, with numerous smaller access roads every few miles going north and south
Camping and Lodging
Shelby and Chester offer lodging and amenities. Camping is available on state ground in some instances and also on the BLM ground, but most hunters typically stay in the towns mentioned.
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