Montana Pronghorn Hunting Units & Draw Odds
54 units · 56.5% avg hunter success
Montana's pronghorn draw runs on a bonus-point system across 54 units, giving nonresidents a straightforward shot at quality hunts. The 2026 application window opens March 1 and closes June 1, with results posted June 15—giving you a clear timeline to plan. Nonresidents draw 10% of available tags and pay a $5 application fee plus either $100 (antlered) or $200 (antlerless) for a tag. Below you'll find draw data from five representative units showing zero-point success rates and harvest success, so you can compare your realistic odds before committing applications. Some units reward patience with bonus points; others draw fresh applicants regularly.
How the Montana Draw Works
Draw system
Bonus points — each point multiplies your chances.
Nonresident allocation: 10% of tags
2026 application window
Mar 1 – Jun 1(nonresident)
Results: Jun 15
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$5 app · $65 license · $100 tag · $20 point
Easiest Pronghorn Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
100% at zero points · B-Tag 30
36% at zero points · B-Tag 30
33% at zero points · B-Tag 30
25% at zero points · B-Tag 30
19% at zero points · Permit 20
17% at zero points · Permit 20
7.3% at zero points · Permit 20
5.6% at zero points · Permit 20
5.3% at zero points · Permit 20
3.4% at zero points · Permit 20
2.9% at zero points · Permit 20
2.7% at zero points · Permit 20
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 319 | — | 100%B-Tag 30 | 23.7% | 76% |
| Unit 650 | — | 36%B-Tag 30 | 73.7% | 19% |
| Unit 690 | — | 33%B-Tag 30 | 91.3% | 21% |
| Unit 640 | — | 25%B-Tag 30 | 52.4% | 21% |
| Unit 360 | — | 19%Permit 20 | 75.8% | 74% |
| Unit 471 | — | 17%Permit 20 | 61.4% | 20% |
| Unit 670 | — | 7.3%Permit 20 | 65% | 53% |
| Unit 630 | — | 5.6%Permit 20 | 87.9% | 71% |
| Unit 401 | — | 5.3%Permit 20 | 100% | 13% |
| Unit 620 | — | 3.4%Permit 20 | 93.8% | 61% |
| Unit 322 | — | 2.9%Permit 20 | 75.6% | 64% |
| Unit 404 | — | 2.7%Permit 20 | 80% | 10% |
All Montana Pronghorn Units
Montana Pronghorn Draw FAQ
When do Montana pronghorn applications open and close for 2026?
Applications open March 1 and close June 1, with results announced June 15. This gives you a three-month window to decide which units to apply for and submit your choices.
What does it cost to apply for Montana pronghorn as a nonresident?
Each application costs $5. If you draw an antlered hunt, the tag fee is $100. Antlerless tags cost $200. Budget both the application fee and the potential tag cost when planning multiple entries.
Do I need bonus points to draw Montana pronghorn?
Montana uses a bonus-point system, but zero-point applicants can still draw. Success rates vary by unit—some units draw zero-point hunters at 100.0%, while others range from 18.9% to 35.7%. Bonus points improve your odds in competitive units, but you don't need them to enter the draw.
Which Montana pronghorn units have the best draw odds for nonresidents with no points?
Unit 319 drew at 100.0% for zero-point applicants in 2024, though harvest success was 23.7%. Units 650 and 690 both drew zero-point hunters at 35.7% and 33.3% respectively, with harvest success rates of 73.7% and 91.3%. Unit 360 drew at 18.9% for zero-point applicants. Draw odds and harvest success vary yearly, so review current unit data before applying.
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