HELENA — The new hunting season is officially underway, with the first hunting opportunities opening up — the 900 series for antelope, and elk shoulder season for some districts .

Shaun Boese, Archery Shop Manager with Capital Sports, said it's been busy for them the past month as hunters get their gear ready for fall hunting.

"It's a tradition, first of all,” Boese said. “A lot of people in Montana, it's what they do, especially us bow hunters, that's what they love.”

Archery hunting returns to Montana: Archery hunting returns to Montana

The 900 series marks the start of fall hunting in Montana, opening three weeks before general archery does. This gives a head start to bow hunters lucky enough to draw a tag since pronghorn are more difficult to hunt than other species due to the

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