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Hunt District 420

Last Updated: Sep 1, 2024
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Quick Tips

  • Bring a fishing setup to fish in the Judith River
  • Some cell phone coverage, but can be spotty
speciesgeneral Sizetrophy potential
Mule Deer120"-140"140"+
Whitetail DeerN/A110"+
Elk280"-300"310"+

On The Ground

Located in the central part of the state to the southwest of Lewistown. The district is comprised of a mix of private, state lands, the Judith River WMA and a small portion of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The forest portion is covered in old logging roads through thick timber, offering lots of great access for the willing hiker.

This is a small district and continues to produce average mule deer, whitetail and bull elk. Elk and whitetail deer are abundant, but lack in trophy size.

Terrain

This district begins in the grassy plains and farm fields along the Judith River on the east and spans westward through the plains and a portion of the Little Belt Mountains to Bear Park Road. Half of the district is comprised of grassy plains, willow and cottonwood creek bottoms and agriculture fields. The remainder of the district in the Little Belt Mountains is covered with steep timbered mountains.

  • Roughly 77 square miles

  • 52.9% public land

  • Elevations from 4,400-7,800 feet

High up in the Little Belts, the country consists of thick Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests, with intermittent grassy meadows on south facing slopes. The lowlands are comprised of long grass prairie, agriculture fields with cottonwood and willow creek bottoms.

Public access in this district is good on the National Forest with several trails and roads. Access to the some parcels of state land is somewhat limited by private land.

  • Bear Park Road and Deadmans Creek Road are main access roads

There are lots of choices for any style of hunter in this district. The towns of Moore and nearby Lewistown offer several options for lodging, groceries, gas and other amenities. Camping is allowed on all public ground for up to 14 days in one location and most camp on the forest in any convenient location. Most camping is just finding a convenient place along the forest roads.

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