| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Black bear | General · Spring | Apr 15, 2025 – TBD |
| Black bear | General · Spring | Apr 15, 2026 – TBD |
| Deer | Archery · Backcountry · HDs 150, 280, 316 | Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 |
| Elk | Archery · Backcountry · HDs 150, 280, 316 | Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 |
| Deer | General · Backcountry · HDs 150, 280, 316 | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Elk | General · Backcountry General · Backcountry - HDs 150, 280, 316 | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Elk | General · Backcountry · HDs 150, 280, 316 | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Elk | General · Backcountry · HD 150, 280, 316 | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Deer | General · Backcountry · HD 150, 280, 316 | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Special Youth Waterfowl Season | Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 |
| Deer | General · Youth, deer only | Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 |
| Deer | General · Youth | Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 |
Data verified 12 days ago against official Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sources.
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