FWP’s pheasant stocking program releases birds on state lands with suitable habitat around Montana every fall.
In its fourth year, the program continues to grow as the number of birds released and the number of sites with releases continues to increase. In 2025, nearly 18,000 birds will be released on wildlife management areas, fishing access sites, and some school trust lands around the state.
The program’s purpose is to get new hunters out in the field and have success early to encourage future hunting and participation in conservation around the state. In Montana, like other states, fish and wildlife conservation is funded primarily through license dollars. Hunting and fishing are active ways to support wildlife management, habitat protection, and conservation efforts.
Hunter Feedback
FWP is seeking feedback from upland game bird hunters on our Roosters for Recruitment program. Your feedback will help us continue to evaluate and improve the program.
Pheasant Release Sites
The following information will be updated during the fall as pheasant releases happen around the state.
DOWNLOAD: Map of 2025 Pheasant Release Locations (PDF)
