Pronghorn populations plummet in southwest Montana as FWP plots hunting changes

Montana FWP biologists take to the sky! For a successful fall hunt and to maintain the balance of pronghorn populations and habitat carrying capacity across the regions, biologists conduct aerial surveys for antelope. (video courtesy of Montana FWP)

Pronghorn populations in some portions of southwestern Montana have hit record lows, coinciding with archery hunter interest and success in the region skyrocketing.

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