At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Excellent fishing in the Bighorn River
- Excellent spring bear hunt in the Pryor Mountains on a limited quota
- ATV's can be very useful on the rough roads




This district is located in south central Montana between the Crow Indian Reservation and the Wyoming border. The Pryor Mountains are the distinguishing feature of the district which holds a variety of big game animals. Mule deer are the primary trophy species in this district. Elk numbers are really low and hunting opportunities are very restricted. Whitetail deer are present here as well in decent concentrations along the river bottoms.
This district is known for producing trophy quality mule deer and black bears. Mule deer trophy quality varies depending on the harshness of winter and summer moisture. Elk are very difficult to find and permits are very limited but a few good bulls are pulled from the unit each year. The Bighorn Canyon National Park is on the eastern side of the district and hunting is allowed here, be aware of some restrictions near popular recreation areas.