Montana Hunt District 490 Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Montana Hunt District 490
Updated Jun 8, 2026
At a Glance
829Square Miles
38%Public Land
4,800 - 7,700Elevation Range
Quick Tips
A majority of the antelope can be glassed from good vantage points
Maps showing land ownership are recommended
There is good fishing in the district in the river and streams as well as Newlan Reservoir
This district is located in central Montana, just west of White Sulphur Springs. The district is large and includes a lot of the Big Belt Mountains, but the antelope are really only located in the lower elevations from the foothills out into the prairies. The antelope are found mostly on private land and access can be difficult and will require spending some time to acquire permission.
Antelope populations are down from historic levels but are increasing. Antelope are generally located in the central and southern portion of this district. There are additional doe, fawn antelope tags that can be applied for.