Hunting for the special season is open for:

• antlerless mule deer by holders of special antlerless mule-deer damage hunt license, unused "A" deer license or unused antlerless mule deer "B" license valid in Montana during the 2000 general season.

• hunting of antlerless white-tailed deer by holders of special antlerless white-tailed deer damage hunt license, unused "A" deer license or unused antlerless white-tailed "B" license valid in Montana during the 2000 general season.

The hunts began December 20 and are set to end January 28, 2001. Licenses are $8 for residents and $15 for nonresidents.

The additional licenses for this hunt will be issued until 250 antlerless ‘B’ mule deer damage licenses have been sold. Any resident or nonresident may purchase two and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Special game damage licenses are on sale at FWP Region 7 headquarters Miles City (406) 232-0900, Baker Trading Post in Baker (406) 778-2411, and Wibaux General Store in Wibaux (406) 795-2575.

Also, 500 antlerless ‘B’ white-tailed deer damage licenses will be issued until sold. Any resident or nonresident may purchase two and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Special game damage licenses are on sale at FWP Region 7 headquarters Miles City (406) 232-0900, The Beer Jug in Glendive (406) 377-9986, Baker Trading Post in Baker (406) 778-2411, Wibaux General Store in Wibaux (406) 795-2575.

Hunters must possess a 2000 Conservation License. Deer licenses are valid only on properties designated by FWP. For information, contact FWP in Miles City at (406) 232-0900.