Check FWP news for important updates throughout the hunting season.
What is the difference between a male and a female turkey? The animal field guide contains interesting information about Montana's species.
Season Dates
Spring Turkey Season
April 11–May 17, 2009
Fall Turkey Season
September 1, 2009–January 1, 2010
Caution: Season dates vary by district, so please check the regulations.
Regulations
License Applications
Residents
- The deadline for the Spring Turkey Permit Application has passed. It was March 12, 2009.
- The Fall Turkey application will be available July 2, 2009.
- Mail-in applications for the
—conservation license, fishing, and
most general hunting licenses—
are not available for residents. Residents must purchase these licenses at an FWP office, FWP License Provider, or online.
Nonresidents
Tentative Drawing Dates
The tentative 2009 drawing dates for turkey are:
- Spring: late March 2009
- Fall: mid August 2009
Helpful Turkey links