Some Archery-Only Antelope Hunting To Open Aug. 15

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Some archery-only antelope hunters will be afield Friday, Aug. 15.

These hunters hold a 900-series license to archery hunt antelope Aug. 15—Nov. 9 in any hunting district starting with 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

This either-sex antelope license had to be obtained via the annual special drawing. The deadline to apply for the license was June 2. Archers who secured this license can only hunt antelope with archery equipment from Aug. 15 – Nov. 9.

FWP officials remind early-season archery hunters that they may be traveling through or hunting in areas with Stage 1 or 2 fire restrictions. Hunters must follow all fire restriction advisories in effect in these areas. For details on current conditions, go to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at fwp.mt.gov. Click "Fire Restrictions."

As a reminder, the general antelope archery hunting season will open Sept. 6 and close Oct. 11. The antelope rifle season is set for Oct. 12—Nov. 9.

The 2008 deer, elk and antelope regulations are available at FWP regional offices, from FWP license providers and on the Internet at fwp.mt.gov on the Hunting page.