Quick Tips
- Bring a shotgun as upland game bird hunting can be good
- Fishing can be good in some BLM stock ponds
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 160"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | N/A | 130"+ |
| Elk | 270"-290" | 300"+ |
On The Ground
Located in southeastern Montana, this district not only offers great hunting opportunities but breathtaking scenery as well. Hunters have the opportunity to hunt deer and elk in both the archery and rifle season. Opportunities are mostly limited to private land.
Elk are low in numbers and difficult to find. Good numbers of average sized mule deer bucks. Public land is accessible, but hunting pressure can cause frustration. Access to private land will be difficult to obtain.
Terrain
Terrain will vary from sagebrush and grass covered prairies within wide-open basins to creek bottoms and dry land farming. The elevations remain somewhat constant with not a lot of elevation changes. Game can be found year round at all elevations.
Roughly 5,464 square miles
16.1% public land
Elevations from 2,200-3,500 feet
Vegetation
The area is characterized by rolling grass and shrublands with the Yellowstone River running through the district. Some ponderosa pine and juniper stands are generally located south of Glendive. Big and silver sagebrush are common, with greater densities increasing in the south and east side of the hunting district. Rubber rabbitbrush is also common on some sites.
Access
The area is characterized by rolling grass and shrublands with the Yellowstone River running through the district. Some ponderosa pine and juniper stands are generally located south of Glendive. Big and silver sagebrush are common, with greater densities increasing in the south and east side of the hunting district. Rubber rabbitbrush is also common on some sites.
Camping and Lodging
Miles City, located to the southwest of the district, is a great city with many options for lodging, restaurants, gas, groceries and a sporting goods store. Camping is allowed on BLM lands and the National Forest for up to 16 days.
Historical Temperatures
High
Low
Moon Phases
March 2025
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5