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Hunting Guides
To report the harvest of a Bobcat, Fisher, Otter, Swift Fox or Wolverine, please call the Harvest Reporting line at 1-877-FWP-WILD (1-877-397-9453). Obtain current harvest info by calling 1-800-711-8727.
Status Updated: May 23, 2013 11:22 AM
Bobcat |
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| District | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Quota | 250 | 180 | 250 | 300 | 300 | 90 | 600 |
| Harvest | 280 | 196 | 273 | 280 | 299 | 53 | 553 |
| Status | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Fisher |
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| District | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Quota | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvest | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Status | CLOSED | CLOSED | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON |
Otter |
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| District | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Quota | 21 | 20 | 36 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Harvest | 27 | 16 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Status | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Swift Fox |
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| District | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Quota | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Harvest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Status | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | CLOSED | NO SEASON |
Wolverine |
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| Management Unit | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Quota | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Status | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | NO SEASON |
| 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 Beaver Season Dates |
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Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3 |
November 1, 2013 | April 15, 2014 | |
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
September 1, 2013 | May 31, 2014 | |
2012 Beaver Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
September 1, 2012 | May 31, 2013 | |
2013 Bobcat Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3 |
December 1 | February 15, 2014* | |
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
December 1 | March 1, 2014* | |
* Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2013 Fisher Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Districts 1 & 2 |
December 1 | February 14, 2014* | |
* Fisher seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2013 Marten Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Districts 1–5 |
December 1 | February 15, 2014* | |
* Marten season may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2013 Otter, Mink, Muskrat Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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Statewide |
November 1, 2013 | April 15, 2014* | |
* Otter seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2013 Swift Fox Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
District 6 |
November 1, 2013 | March 1, 2014* | |
* Swift Fox seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2013 Wolverine Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Districts 1-5 |
The 2012/2013 Wolverine trapping season will remain closed for the forseeable future. [Learn why] | ||
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 Furbearer Regulations |
Pages 1–12 | 1.4 MB |
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The 2013 Furbearer regulations will be posted approximately August 16, 2013. |
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2012 Furbearer Regulations |
Pages 1–12 | 1.4 MB |
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eBook Version |
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2013 Resident License Applications |
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2013 Resident Black Bear, Trapping, and Hound Training Application |
 29 KB |
Purchase Restrictions: See Black Bear Regulations for Black Bear License Restrictions. |
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2013 Miscellaneous Licenses Application—mail-in application is not available for residents. |
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Residents must purchase the conservation license, fishing, and most general hunting licenses at an FWP office, FWP License Provider, or online. |
2013 Nonresident License Applications |
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Nonresident Trapping License |
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Available only to nonresident conservation license holders 12 years of age or older, whose state of residence has nonresident trapper licenses available to Montana trappers. Issued only through FWP offices. Valid only for predatory animals and nongame wildlife. |
Identification & Education
Guidelines & Ethics
- Trapping Information and Ethics
- How to Avoid Incidental Take of Lynx ( 205 KB)
- Releasing Traps and Snares; Placement of Ground Sets ( 157 KB)
