Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided guaranteed bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five (5) opportunities to enter the drawing.

Chances are $10 each and hunters can purchase up to 20 chances. The lottery is open to all hunters – tribal members, non-members, Montana residents and non-residents. Winners must pay the Blackfeet Fish & Wildlife Department $2,500 within one week of successful draw to secure the hunt. The exception to this is if more than 250 chances are sold through the lottery, the license will be free to the winning hunter. Successful hunters can keep the bison’s head, hide, and meat.

To enter the drawing, go to: fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply.

Once there, click on the appropriate button to enter the online license system. The Blackfeet bison lottery opportunity will be an item applicants can select from the list of all items.

These lottery opportunities can also be purchased at an license provider or FWP office.

For more information, contact the Blackfeet Fish and Game office at 406-338-7207.

2024 hunt information pending.