Season Dates Caution:
Season dates vary by district, so please check the regulations.
Grouse Season Date Setting Process
Sage Grouse
September 1 to TBD (end date set by FW Commission)
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Mountain Grouse |
September 1 |
January 1, 2016 |
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Sage Grouse |
TBD* |
TBD* |
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Sharp-tailed Grouse |
September 1 |
January 1, 2016 |
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*The begin and end dates for Sage Grouse Season will be determined/finalized at the July Commission meeting.
Partridge Season Date Setting Process
Partridge
September 1 to January 1 (some counties vary)
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End Date |
Date Setting Process |
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Partridge |
September 1 |
January 1, 2016 |
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Pheasant Season Date Setting Process
General
Saturday of Columbus Day weekend to January 1
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Start Date |
End Date |
Date Setting Process |
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General |
October 10 |
January 1, 2016 |
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Youth |
September 26 |
September 27 |
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Turkey Season Date Setting Process
Spring Turkey
Second Saturday in April to 3rd Sunday in May
2015 Turkey Season Dates |
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End Date |
Date Setting Process |
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Spring |
April 11 |
May 17 |
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Fall |
September 1 |
January 1, 2016 |
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Date Setting Process
Click on the calendar icon in the table(s) above to see the date setting process for each species/hunting season.
Corrections to printed 2014 Upland Game Bird regulations |
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Page 2 |
Error: Under "Reminders" the first bullet says "Youth Only Special Pheasant Weekend statewide is September 20-21, 2014. |
Correction: The Youth Only Special Pheasant Weekend statewide is September 27-28, 2014. |
2014 Upland Game Bird Regulations |
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eBook Version |
Pages 1–8 |
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PDF Version |
Pages 1–8 |
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Resident License Applications |
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2015 Fall Turkey Application |
Application will be available approximately June 29, 2015 |
2015 Spring Turkey Application |
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March 5, 2015. |
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2015 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. |
Nonresident License Applications |
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2015 Fall Turkey Application |
Application will be available approximately June 29, 2015 |
2015 Spring Turkey Application |
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March 5, 2015. |
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2015 Nonresident Miscellaneous Licenses Application |
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The Nonresident Miscellaneous License Application contains nonresident conservation, 2-day fishing, 10-day fishing, season fishing, upland game bird, general turkey, spring/fall black bear, bow & arrow license, archery and hunting access enhancement fee. |
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The 2015 Access Guide will be available this August. Sign up at MyFWP to receive an email when you can order the guide or view the guide online.
Thanks for your interest in the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program!
The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program publishes 2 project guides each year that provides hunters with project locations and the methods used to obtain permission to hunt. The 2 guides are:
- The UGBEP Projects Access Guide provides information on general habitat project locations and pheasant release sites along with methods used obtain permission to hunt. Download and view the UGBEP access guide below.
- The Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters Program Hunting Atlas provides program information and detailed maps showing project boundaries. More information and view or download maps
- Hunting News
- Montana Field Guide: Chuckar
- Dusky (Blue) Grouse
- Gray Partridge
- Ring-necked Pheasant
- Ruffed Grouse
- Sage Grouse
- Sharp-tailed Grouse
- Spruce Grouse
- Wild Turkey
Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Info
UGBEP Project Mapper
Use the UGBEP Project Mapper to locate enrolled project sites for UGBEP and Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters.
Helpful Upland Game Bird links
UGBEP Hunter Comment Survey
Your opinion matters! Please take a moment to participate in an online survey. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks appreciates your feedback on the UGBEP!