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About FWP Hunting Opportunities on Indian Reservations

FWP works closely with tribal governments in Montana on a variety of topics, from wildlife research, AIS monitoring and prevention, and license sales. These partnerships reflect FWP’s commitment to helping manage fish and wildlife across the state and to facilitate hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.

GUIDED TROPHY BISON HUNT ON THE BLACKFEET RESERVATION

Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided guaranteed bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have three (3) opportunities to enter the drawing.

 

Lottery

Sales Open

Sales Close

Drawing

Bison #1

Aug. 27, 2024 Oct. 27, 2024 Oct. 28, 2024

Bison #2

Oct 28, 2024 Nov. 24, 2024 Nov. 25, 2024

Bison #3

Nov. 25, 2024 Dec. 22, 2024 Dec. 23, 2024

 

Chances are $10 each and hunters can purchase up to 20 chances. The lottery is open to all hunters – tribal members, non-members, Montana residents and non-residents.  At least 400 bison chances have to be sold or the winner pays $500. Successful hunters can keep the bison’s head, hide, and meat.

To enter the drawing, go to: fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply.

Once there, click on the appropriate button to enter the online license system. The Blackfeet bison lottery opportunity will be an item applicants can select from the list of all items.

These lottery opportunities can also be purchased at an license provider or FWP office.

For more information, contact the Blackfeet Fish and Game office at 406-338-7207.

GUIDED TROPHY Elk HUNT ON THE BLACKFEET RESERVATION

Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided guaranteed elk hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have one (1) opportunity to enter the drawing.

 

Lottery

Sales Open

Sales Close

Drawing

Elk #1

Aug. 27, 2024 Oct. 20, 2024 Oct. 21, 2024

 

Chances are $10 each and hunters can purchase up to 20 chances. At least 1200 elk chances have to be sold or the winner pays $2,500. The lottery is open to all hunters – tribal members, non-members, Montana residents and non-residents. 

To enter the drawing, go to: fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply.

Once there, click on the appropriate button to enter the online license system. The Blackfeet bison lottery opportunity will be an item applicants can select from the list of all items.

These lottery opportunities can also be purchased at an license provider or FWP office.

For more information, contact the Blackfeet Fish and Game office at 406-338-7207.

GUIDED TROPHY MOOSE HUNT ON THE BLACKFEET RESERVATION

2024 hunt information pending.

Bird Hunting on the Flathead Reservation

Bird hunting is permitted for non-Tribal members on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwest Montana under a cooperative agreement between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks. 

The following birds are legally permitted for harvest by non-Tribal members:

  • Pheasants

  • Gray partridge

  • Eurasian collared doves

  • Migratory waterfowl (ducks, mergansers, and geese only)

To hunt on the Flathead Indian Reservation, non-Tribal members must be licensed in accordance with the Flathead Indian Reservation regulations. Call the Kalispell FWP office at 406-752-5501 or the Tribes in Pablo at 406-883-2888 ext. 7200 for more information.

Fishing on the Flathead Reservation

Fishing is permitted for non-Tribal members on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwest Montana under a cooperative agreement between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks. 

To lawfully fish on the Reservation, non-Tribal members must be licensed in accordance with the Flathead Indian Reservation regulations.