Just the thought of wings exploding into flight across the prairie or through the pine forests is enough to get the average upland game bird hunter’s heart racing.
And fortunately from end to end, corner to corner Montana has upland bird opportunities for the casual to the die-hard hunter.
Expanded opportunities for sage grouse hunting will be offered this year in Montana as bird populations have rebounded well after two years of favorable spring weather conditions.
Sage grouse season opens Sept. 1 and runs through the month, closing Sept. 30.
It might seem like hunting season is still months away, but with shoulder seasons antlerless elk hunters will have opportunities to fill their tags beginning Aug. 15 in some hunting districts.
FWP'S work affects ranchers, hunters, anglers, farmers, outfitters, guides, state parks visitors, hotel and cafe owners, tourists, fly shop employees, students, and many others. Because of our vast effect, we are obligated to do the best job we can. And to continually improve.
The department took a big step in that direction recently with completion of a new FWP vision that sets the direction for what this department wants to achieve in the next decade.
Surplus Nonresident, Big Game, Elk or Deer Combination licenses are now available. First-come, first-served. No drawings. Buy online or at any FWP office.
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