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Montana Hunting Resources
Updated: September 13, 2026
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
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- Deer — Archerythru Oct 18
- Deer — Shoulder Seasonsthru Feb 14
- Elk — Archerythru Oct 18
- Turkey — Fallthru Jan 1
- Partridge — Generalthru Jan 1
- Sage Grouse — Generalthru Sep 30
- Sharp-tailed Grouse — Generalthru Jan 1
- Mourning Dove — Generalthru Oct 29
- Sandhill Crane — Generalthru Nov 29
- Deer — Shoulderthru Feb 15
- Deer — Backcountrythru Nov 29
- Elk — Shoulderthru Feb 15
- Elk — Backcountrythru Nov 29
- Pronghorn — 900 Seriesthru Nov 8
- Pronghorn — Archerythru Oct 9
- Black Bear — Fallthru Nov 29
- Bighorn Sheep — Generalthru Nov 29
- Moose — Generalthru Nov 29
- Mountain Goat — Generalthru Nov 29
- Mountain Lion — Archerythru Oct 18
- Mountain Grouse — Generalthru Jan 1
- Snipe — Generalthru Dec 16
- Dove — Generalthru Oct 30
- Coyote — Generalthru Feb 28
- Elk — Shoulder Seasonsthru Feb 14
- Snipe — Statewidethru Dec 16
- Dove — Statewidethru Oct 30
- Partridge — Statewidethru Jan 1
- Grouse — Mountainthru Jan 1
- Grouse — Sagethru Sep 30
Opening Soon
- Ducks and Mergansers — Generalopens Oct 3
- Ducks — Pacific Flywayopens Oct 3
- Coots — Pacific Flywayopens Oct 3
- Geese — Pacific Flywayopens Oct 3
- Ducks — Central Flyway Zone 1opens Oct 3
- Ducks — Central Flyway Zone 2opens Oct 3
- Coots — Central Flyway Zone 1opens Oct 3
- Coots — Central Flyway Zone 2opens Oct 3
- Geese — Central Flyway Zone 1opens Oct 3
- Pheasant — Generalopens Oct 10
- Pronghorn — Generalopens Oct 10
- Pronghorn — General Rifleopens Oct 10
- Pheasant — Ring-neckedopens Oct 10
- Deer — Youthopens Oct 15
- Deer — Generalopens Oct 24
- Elk — General Rifleopens Oct 24
- Elk — Generalopens Oct 24
- Mountain Lion — Fallopens Oct 24
- Deer — General Rifleopens Oct 24
Ending Soon
- Sage Grouse — Generalends Sep 30
- Grouse — Sageends Sep 30
- Pronghorn — Archeryends Oct 9
Deer
ArcheryStatewide
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026GeneralStatewide general firearm season.
Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026MuzzleloaderStatewide
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026YouthTwo-Day Hunt
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026Shoulder SeasonsSelect HDs
Aug 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027ShoulderDates vary before or after archery and general seasons depending on hunting district.
Aug 15, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027BackcountryGeneral season for HDs 150, 280, 316.
Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026General RifleStatewide
Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Elk
ArcheryStatewide
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026General RifleStatewide
Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026MuzzleloaderTraditional muzzleloader heritage season.
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026GeneralStatewide general firearm season.
Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026ShoulderDates vary before or after archery and general seasons depending on hunting district.
Aug 15, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027BackcountryGeneral season for HDs 150, 280, 316.
Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Shoulder SeasonsSelect HDs
Aug 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Turkey
SpringStatewide
Apr 15, 2026 – May 31, 2026FallStatewide
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Partridge
GeneralExcept for a portion of Carbon County, where it is Sept. 1 - Jan. 10.
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027StatewideExcept portion of Carbon County (Sept 1 - Jan 10)
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Pheasant
GeneralRing-necked Pheasant general season.
Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Ring-neckedStatewide
Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Sage Grouse
General[2026 Hunting Seasons Regional Headquarters ...](https://fwp.mt.gov/binaries/content/assets/fwp/hunt/regulations/2026/2026-season-date-card-5x4.25-final.pdf)
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Sharp-tailed Grouse
GeneralGeneral season.
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Ducks and Mergansers
GeneralDates vary by zone. [Montana Hunting Season Guide: Rules, Dates, And Fees](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/montana-hunting-seasons)
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Mourning Dove
General[Montana Hunting Season Guide: Rules, Dates, And Fees](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/montana-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Sandhill Crane
General[Montana Hunting Season Guide: Rules, Dates, And Fees](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/montana-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Pronghorn
900 SeriesSpecial units
Aug 14, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026ArcheryStatewide
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026GeneralStatewide general firearm season.
Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026General RifleStatewide
Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Black Bear
SpringEnds May 31 or June 15 depending on the specific hunting district.
Apr 15, 2026 – Jun 15, 2026ArcheryFall archery season.
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026FallStatewide
Sep 14, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Bighorn Sheep
ArcheryArchery season.
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026GeneralGeneral season.
Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Bison
GeneralGeneral season.
Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Moose
ArcheryArchery season.
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026GeneralGeneral season.
Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Mountain Goat
ArcheryArchery season.
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026GeneralGeneral season.
Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Mountain Lion
ArcheryWithout dogs.
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026FallWithout dogs.
Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026WinterWinter season. Hunting with hounds prohibited in occupied grizzly bear habitat after April 14.
Dec 1, 2026 – May 25, 2027Mountain Grouse
GeneralGeneral season.
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Snipe
GeneralCommon (Wilson's) Snipe.
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026StatewideCommon (Wilson's) Snipe
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026Dove
GeneralMourning Dove season.
Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026StatewideMourning Dove
Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Coyote
GeneralOpen year-round. Dates reflect the Montana license year.
Mar 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Ducks
Pacific FlywayIncludes Mergansers
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Central Flyway Zone 1Includes Mergansers
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027Central Flyway Zone 2Split season: Oct 3-11 and Oct 24-Jan 19
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 19, 2027Coots
Pacific FlywayStatewide
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Central Flyway Zone 1Statewide
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027Central Flyway Zone 2Split season: Oct 3-11 and Oct 24-Jan 19
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 19, 2027Geese
Pacific FlywayStatewide
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Central Flyway Zone 1Statewide
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Grouse
MountainStatewide
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027SageStatewide
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Free Membership
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