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Bull elk
Hunting seasons Regional forecasts outline what hunters can expect for deer, elk, pronghorn and upland game birds
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Hunter Surveys Tell us about your light goose sandhill crane, swan, and upland game bird hunts
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Chronic Wasting Disease Check your CWD test results and learn how the disease is being managed in Montana
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Hunting Bonus and/or preference points are available for hunters to purchase online
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Deer
Hunting 101 Frequently Asked Questions from Hunters
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Game Transfer Transfer of possession of harvested game animal or wolf that requires FWP inspection
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Black bear
TRS Guide Guide to finding Township, Range, and Section for black bear and mountain lion harvest reporting
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Hunting Licenses and Permits

Licenses and Permits

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Hunting and Trapping Regulations

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2025 Hunting Seasons

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Montana Hunt Planner

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Harvest Reports

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Block Management

Hunter Access

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Hunter Education

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Hunter Ethics

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Trapping

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Species Guides

Maps, season dates, license fees, application deadlines and other helpful information for each species
Antelope icon Antelope 
Bighorn sheep icon Bighorn Sheep 
Bison icon Bison 
Black bear icon Black Bear 
Deer icon Deer 
Elk icon Elk 
Furbearer Furbearer (Trapping) 
Migratory bird icon Migratory Birds 
Moose icon Moose 
Mountain goat icon Mountain Goat 
Mountain lion icon Mountain Lion 
Sandhill crane icon Sandhill Crane 
Swan icon Swan 
Turkey icon Turkey 
Upland game bird icon Upland Game Bird 
Wolf icon Wolf 

Landowners and Hunting

FWP has many programs to help landowners manage public hunting access, assist with game damage, and encourage public hunting on private land.
Block Management icon Block Management 
FWP Logo Icon Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program 
Agriculture icon Game Damage Program 
FWP Logo Icon Hunter Landowner Preference & Sponsorship Program 
Livestock icon Livestock Loss Reimbursement 
Gate icon Long-Term Hunting Access 
Bull and cow elk icon Managed Access Project Sites 
Fence Icon Public Access Land Agreements 
Fence icon Recreational Management Area 
Fence icon Regional Access Projects 
Elk icon Elk Hunting Access Agreements 
UPL icon Unlocking Public Lands 

MyFWP

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  • Tap harvest data by district and species
  • Track your points and permit status
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  • Get detailed river access information
  • Receive date reminders and updates by email
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