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Hunt It's up to us. Respect access. Protect the hunt.

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, and
  • Thank a Landowner portal, a simple way to show gratitude to those who share their land. (Portal opening this fall.)

Every hunt matters, and hunters are encouraged to take the Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Program before they head afield. Together with our featured partners across the country, we celebrate the hunt, access, and the shared responsibility that make this all possible. 

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.  

Thank a Landowner 
Thank a landowner sign

Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Program

NEW GIVEAWAYS FOR 2025-26

  • Take the test by Dec. 31 and receive a free three-month onX Elite membership. onX is proud to promote responsible hunting behavior and better hunter-landowner relations.
    • Note: In order to qualify, you must be new to onX Hunt. Or you don’t have an existing onX Hunt Elite subscription, and you’ve never redeemed an extended trial on your account before.
  • Gear Raffle! Once again, FWP will be raffling off outdoor gear. Take the test below to be entered in a drawing for:


Take the test!

Hunters are encouraged to prepare not just their gear, but also their mindset. Click the button below to check out the videos + test on:

  • maintaining access
  • hunting safely
  • respecting working lands
  • landowner perspectives
start test 
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Additional Hunter Resources

Hunter Access

Block Management, Upland Game Bird Enhancement, and other access opportunities

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Montana Hunt Planner

Find hunting district details and explore our interactive map

Launch Hunt Planner 
Buy a License

Get your Montana hunting licenses, permits and more today!

Online Licensing 
TIPMONT

Report fish and wildlife crimes to your local warden

Turn in poachers >
Hunter Education

Practice safe Hunting when your afield

Find a hunter ed class today >