Update On Montana's Hunting Seasons

By: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Posted on: 11/04/11

Montana’s general big game hunting seasons are open through Sunday, Nov. 27. All hunting for black bear, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep and fall mountain lion also ends Nov. 27, while the general antelope hunting season will end Nov. 13.

Some species of upland game bird may be hunted through Jan. 1. Mountain grouse hunting season closes Dec. 15. Sage grouse hunting ended Nov. 1.

For details on Montana’s hunting calendar, go to the Hunting page on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov.

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