General Antelope Season Opens Oct. 12

General antelope season opens Saturday, Oct. 12, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10. For information about what to expect this season, check out Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunting forecast, https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/seasons/forecasts

FWP provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program, which provides hunting access to more than 7 million acres of private land. Information can be viewed on this website, https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/access

FWP’s interactive Hunt Planner, https://fwp.mt.gov/gis/maps/huntPlanner/ is a mapping tool that allows users to look at information for various species, including hunting districts and regulations. The hunt planner interactive map is a great way to access our block management information. If you’re planning a hunt in a certain region of the state, you can see if there are Block Management Areas available to expand your opportunity.

Remember, regulations may change a bit from year to year depending on hunting district. Double check the regulations to be sure.

FWP’s Hunter FAQ, https://fwp.mt.gov/binaries/content/assets/fwp/hunt/faqs-from-montana-hunters-2023.pdf is another great resource to help you prepare to go out into the field.