Hunt Protect the hunt. Respect Access.

Montana’s call to protect access, respect landowners, and keep our hunting traditions strong.

At the heart of this campaign are two key programs:

Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Program, which helps hunters build respect and trust with landowners by taking the video guide + test.
Thank a Landowner portal, a simple way to show gratitude to those who share their land. (Portal opening this fall.)

Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Video Guide + Test

Hunters are encouraged to prepare not just their gear, but also their mindset.

If you want to protect the hunt in Montana, take the Hunter-Landowner Stewardship test. Learn how to protect access, hunt safely, respect working lands, and understand landowner perspectives.

Anyone can take the test, and participants aged 18+ who pass can choose to enter the Protect the Hunt Raffle for donated hunts and gear.

start test & opt-in to the raffle

New in 2026! Protect the Hunt Raffle

Win high‑value gear and hunts for taking the test. This year there will be 11 winners selected randomly in Spring 2027.

Start the test!

Included in the raffle:

MPG Ranch – Chaperoned Hunt
- The prize winner and a friend will get a chaperoned hunt on the MPG Ranch south of Missoula. The prize winner may harvest a management bull elk, and an antlerless elk or either-sex white-tailed deer on the ranch, located in hunting district 204. The friend can harvest an antlerless elk or an either-sex white-tailed deer and is required to complete & pass the Hunter-Landowner Stewardship video guide + test.
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MOGA & Montana Outfitting Company – Guided Hunt
- Montana Outfitting Company is giving away ONE exclusive guided hunt—winner’s choice: Elk, Deer, Antelope, Upland Bird, or Varmint.
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Capital Sports Hunting Package
- Christensen | Ridgeline FFT Carbon Barrel Rifle in 300 Win Mag GPO | Centuri 3-18x44 Riflescope Eylar | Rifle Hard Case
- Vortex | 10x50 Viper Binoculars and Diamondback 2000 Laser Rangefinder
- Stone Glacier | Avail 2200 Pack
- Lone Mountain | 75qt Bear certified cooler
- Kenetrek | Mountain Extreme Boots (men's or women's)
- Sitka Gear | $500 gift card
- Capital Sports | $500 gift card
Montana Knife Company
- MKC Culinary Set - Orange & Black
Weatherby
- Vanguard Obsidian
Maven
- C.1 10x42 bino and a CRF.1 rangefinder
onX
- 5 individual | 1-Year Elite Memberships

Thank a Landowner Portal

Hunting in Montana often means gaining access to private lands. Sometimes that means knocking on a landowner’s door or calling them up in the evening.

FWP is offering this opportunity to say thank you to landowners who have provided access and helped to make your hunting season great. We’ll collect these expressions of gratitude and share them with the specific landowners at the end of the season. We know that landowners enjoy hearing your stories of success.

Deadline: March 15, 2027

Submit a Thank You