June 1 - Montana Antelope Application Deadline

Pronghorn Antelope are another specialty at Bearpaw Outfitters. Montana is a top Antelope hunting destination and our private ranches have some of the best goats in Montana. In Utah our antelope ranch also has outstanding antelope hunting with landowner tags available over the counter, you do not have to draw a tag to go hunting, so book your hunt now without a worry of drawing a tag!!!

Give Bearpaw Outfitters a call, they will explain all the antelope hunting details and options so you can arrange the best antelope hunt possible. For extra excitement bow hunters or rifle hunters can schedule antelope hunts in combination with deer hunts.

Prairie dog shooting is another popular option when antelope hunting, there are hundreds of them to shoot.

Trophy Quality

Numerous record class Antelope have been taken by past Bearpaw Outfitters hunters.  Our Pronghorns run between 13 and 16 inches in Montana and Utah. These are much better quality antelope than you will find in many other antelope hunting areas.

Shot Opportunity

 Shooting opportunity has been 100% nearly every year. Rifle shots often range from 100 to 300 yards so sight rifles dead on at 200 yards. Bow hunters should practice from 20 to 60 yards. Most hunters are amazed at the numbers of animals seen on these hunts and many can hardly wait to come back the following year.

Hunting Areas

We operate exclusively on private property in Central and Eastern Montana and in Eastern Utah.  We currently have nearly 100,000 acres of private ranch land leased to ensure quality antelope hunting.

Hunting Methods

When rifle hunting we usually glass several herds of antelope with spotting scopes and binoculars until we find the right buck. Then we usually make a short stalk to get within range for the shot.

Archery hunting for antelope is best done in August and September by bow hunting over waterholes and feeding areas in blinds placed at prime locations. Another great tactic is to decoy mature antelope herd bucks in close enough for a good bow shot. When they’re hot, the bucks may run to within 10 yards of the waiting bow hunters. Now that’s an exciting experience!!!

Antelope Seasons

Montana archery season opens August 15 and runs until early November. Montana rifle antelope hunting season opens about October 10 and runs into early November. 

Antelope and deer combo hunts are available in late October and early November.

Utah rifle season runs September 1 to October 31.

Best Time

Archery Antelope hunting is best early in the season while the weather is hot and bucks are visiting waterholes, and before the antelope rut is finished in late September.

Rifle hunting is good anytime. Last year the largest buck was spotted the last day of the season.

Guiding Options

We offer the option of booking your hunt with various guide ratios so you can build a hunt that best suites your desires and budget.  We have 100% shooting  even with the group hunts year after year.

Accommodations

Motel “Town Hunts”: Stay in town near restaurants and shopping. Motels are only 5 to 50 miles from most hunt areas. Hunters pay for their choice of room and meals. Guide will pick up and return hunters to their room each day.  Non-hunting guests staying in town are no charge.  Budget about $50 per day for meals and shared room.

Temperature & Weather

September will have frosty nights, but days often warm up to 50 to 70 degrees. October temps often range from 20 to 50 degrees and snow is possible. Check the current weather forecast with the weather link on the Montana Home Page before you leave for the hunt.

Licenses & Hunter Ed

Montana Antelope tags are awarded through a drawing with a June 1 deadline every year.  Archery Antelope tags are usually a 100% draw and last year the rifle hunters experienced a 91% draw rate. Hunter Education is required if you were born after Jan 1, 1985.

Utah Antelope licenses are issued over the counter with landowner vouchers and do not require a draw.

What’s Not Included

Your personal gear, motel room, meals, meat processing, taxidermy, licenses, gratuities, and any other items not listed as being included.

Booking a Hunt

Pronghorn Antelope Hunting

Montana
Budget Antelope
2-Day Rifle, 3-Day Bow
Guide Ratio-Cost Each
Group Rate……$1350
Guided 3x1……$1450
Guided 2x1……$1650

Bill's Montana Antelope Hunt

Montana
Trophy Antelope
3-Day Rifle, 4-Day Bow
Guide Ratio-Cost Each
Group Rate….$1750
Guided 3x1….$1850
Guided 2x1….$2150

P&Y Archery Antelope Hunts

Utah Antelope
Landowner Permits
No Draw Needed
3-Days - Cost Each
Guided 2x1….$2550
Guided 1x1….$2950

Spencer's Montana Antelope

Jim's Trophy Pronghorn Antelope

Trophy Antelope Hunts Are Available On Bearpaw Outfitters Utah and Montana Antelope Hunting Leases