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| 2013 Season Dates |
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Printable 2013 Season Date Card |
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Date Setting Process
Click on the calendar icon in the table(s) below to see the date setting process for each species/hunting season.
2013 Bison Season Dates |
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Bison |
November 15 | February 15, 2014 | |
Caution: Season dates vary by district, so please check the regulations.
If you experience any issues downloading the regulations please visit the System Requirements page to learn about common problems or contact technical support.
2013 Bison Regulations |
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The 2013 Bison regulations will be posted approximately August 15, 2013. |
2012 Bison Regulations |
Pages 1–4 | 769 KB |
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eBook Version |
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2013 Resident License Applications |
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2013 Moose, Sheep, Goat & Bison License Application |
The application deadline has passed. |
Application deadline was May 1, 2013 |
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2013 Nonresident License Applications |
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2013 Nonresident Moose, Sheep, Goat & Bison License Application |
The application deadline has passed. |
Application deadline was May 1, 2013 |
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The 2013 bison drawings will be held approximately:
- Special — September 9
- Supertag — July 15
Check your drawing results and other ALS information.
Additional Bison Hunter Information
- Montana Bison Frequently Asked Questions
- Visit MT: Outfitters and Guides
- Distinguishing Between Bulls, Cows, and Calves (
917 KB) - Shot Placement ( 558 KB)
- Hunter Safety ( 918 KB)
- Brucellosis and Hunters ( 1.2 MB)
- Wildlife and Brucellosis in the Greater Yellowstone Area—An Educational Guide for Hunters ( 319 KB)
- Hunter Harassment Statute: Montana Code Annotated ( 11 KB)
- Portraits of the Bison ( 2.2 MB)
- Bison HD 395 Cabin Creek-Monument Mountain Area Map ( 2.8 MB)
- Bison HD 385 Eagle Creek & Absaroka Beartooth Areas Map ( 497 KB)
- Bison HD 395 West Yellowstone Area Map ( 973 KB)
- Montana Bison Hunt Application, Licensing, and Harvest Data 2005-2010 ( 20 KB)
Bison Hunting Video
Montana Outdoors
The (Surprisingly) Quiet Bison Hunt
Unlike 20 years ago, there has been little uproar over the recent hunting of wild buffalo emerging from Yellowstone National Park. Why?
If you didn’t hear much about the 2008 bison hunt in Montana, you are not alone. The hunt didn’t last long. [Full Story]
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