Quick Tips
- A majority of the antelope reside on private land
- Maps showing land ownership are recommended
- Rattlesnakes may be encountered up until the first of November
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope | 65"-70" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
This district is located in central Montana northeast of Stanford and southeast of Fort Benton. The northern portion of the district is mostly rangeland along with some farm ground. The Missouri River is the northern boundary.
Antelope populations are down in this district from a disease outbreak in 2009. It will take some time for this district to recover, but the numbers are stable and increasing.
Terrain
The northern portion of the district is basically rangeland and is mostly rolling hills with coulees and stream corridors cutting through those. As you head south of Arrow Creek the terrain is flatter and dominated by farming. The district is relatively easy to glass and hike. Some of the farming country is difficult for stalking as it is very open with very little topography breaks.
Roughly 1,632 square miles
16.8% public land
Elevations from 3,300-5,600 feet
Vegetation
The northern portion of the district is grasslands with some sagebrush and cactus mixed in. There are some breaks with a few junipers and cedars along the edges. The southern part of the district is dominated by dryland farming with mostly wheat and barley. There are also some alfalfa hayfields mixed in and these tend to draw in the antelope at certain times of the year.
Access
This district is easily accessed with gravel county roads that run throughout the area. In the far north, these roads can get tough to travel if it rains. The majority of the antelope reside on private land and access to the private land can be difficult to acquire. With some time invested, permission can be obtained. There are state sections and some BLM sections scattered throughout the district. There are very limited Block Management lands in this district.
Camping and Lodging
Fort Benton and Stanford have motels, restaurants and gas stations. Denton has gas and food. Camping is allowed on BLM and state lands.
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