Season Dates Caution:
Season dates vary by district, so please check the regulations.
Grouse Season Date Setting Process
Sage Grouse
September 1 to September 30 (end date set by FW Commission)
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End Date |
Date Setting Process |
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Mountain Grouse |
September 1 |
January 1, 2017 |
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Sage Grouse |
September 1 |
September 30 |
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Sharp-tailed Grouse |
September 1 |
January 1, 2017 |
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Partridge Season Date Setting Process
Partridge
September 1 to January 1 (some counties vary)
2016 Partridge Season Dates |
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Start Date |
End Date |
Date Setting Process |
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Partridge |
September 1 |
January 1, 2017 |
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Pheasant Season Date Setting Process
General
Saturday of Columbus Day weekend to January 1
2016 Pheasant Season Dates |
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Start Date |
End Date |
Date Setting Process |
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General |
October 8 |
January 1, 2017 |
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Youth |
September 24 |
September 25 |
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Turkey Season Date Setting Process
Spring Turkey
Second Saturday in April to 3rd Sunday in May
2016 Turkey Season Dates |
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Start Date |
End Date |
Date Setting Process |
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Spring |
April 9 |
May 15 |
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Fall |
September 1 |
January 1, 2017 |
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Date Setting Process
Click on the calendar icon in the table(s) to see the date setting process for each species/hunting season.
2016 Season Dates Card
Corrections to printed 2016 Upland Game Bird regulations |
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Page 6 |
Error: In the 2016 Fall Turkey permits listed in the UGB regulations, the weapons restrictions were left off for special Turkey permits 365-50, 365-51, 375-50 and 375-51. |
Correction: Special Turkey permits 365-50, 365-51, 375-50 and 375-51 should have the weapons restriction: Shotgun/ArchEquip only. |
2016 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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2016 Resident Spring Turkey Application |
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March 3, 2016. |
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2016 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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2016 Nonresident Spring Turkey Application |
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March 3, 2016. |
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2016 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, Turkey, Black Bear, Bow & Arrow, Archery and Base Hunting License. |
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Access Guide
The UGBEP Projects Access Guide provides hunters with project information, including location, method to use to get permission to hunt, and other pertinent information.
Online Version
The 2015 UGBEP Projects Access Guide and Project Maps are available online.
Printed Version
The printed version will be available at the end of August 2015. Place your order now.
U.S. Hunters
International Hunters
International hunters must request these publications via email.
UGBEP Project Mapper
Use the UGBEP Project Mapper to locate project sites enrolled in the UGBEP.
UGBEP Hunter Comment Survey
If you have used the UGB Enhancement Program, please take a moment to participate in an online survey. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks appreciates your feedback on the UGBEP!
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Helpful Upland Game Bird links
- Survey & Inventory Protocols in Montana - Upland Game Bird4.8 MB
- Upland Game Bird Forecast
- Cool that Hot Dog — Heat can hurt and even kill dogs; here's how to prevent heat stress and heat stroke 4 MB
- Removing Pets from Traps - Instructional Video (2 versions of the same video)
YouTube
Quick Time - Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters - FWP Outdoor Reports Video
Quick Time - Hunter Access