Hunters planning to pursue wild turkeys in parts of western Montana this fall must apply for a special permit by July 29.

Prospective fall turkey hunters interested in these permits may apply by mail using an official application; at a regional office, or online.

Fall turkey hunting is by special permit in six portions of western and southwestern Montana. Other areas have a general license turkey season. For details, check the 2010 upland game bird hunting regulations on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov [2] on the Hunting page under Regulations.

All turkey permit applicants must use an official FWP application form. Applicants must have a 2010 Conservation License and ALS number and they must pay $5 for the nonrefundable drawing fee.

Mail-in applications, which can be found on FWP's website, must be received by 5 p.m. on July 29. Online applications are available at fwp.mt.gov [2] under Online Services and must be completed by 11:45 p.m. on July 29.

Fall turkey permit mail-in applications must be sent to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; License Section; Fall Turkey Drawing; P.O. Box 200701; Helena MT 59620-0701. Mail-in applications, which can be found on FWP’s website, must be received by 5 p.m. on July 29.

Successful applicants will be notified by mail and will be required to purchase a valid fall turkey license before hunting.