| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Black bear | General · Spring | Apr 15, 2025 – TBD |
| Black bear | General · Spring | Apr 15, 2026 – TBD |
| Raccoon | General · Year-round (nongame) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Fox | General · Year-round (nongame) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Squirrel | General · Year-round (nongame) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General · Year-round (nongame) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Snowshoe hare | General · Year-round (nongame) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Snipe | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 |
| Chukar | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Gray partridge | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Ruffed grouse | General · Mountain Grouse | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Spruce grouse | General · Mountain Grouse (incl. Franklin's) | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Sandhill crane | General · Special Drawing License · Special License Areas | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Mourning dove | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Wild turkey | General · Fall Turkey | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Mountain lion | Archery · Archery (no dogs) | Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 |
| Gray wolf | Firearm · General | Sep 15, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027 |
| 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 |
| Mountain goat | Firearm · General (draw) | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Bighorn sheep | Firearm · General (draw) | 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 |
| Moose | Firearm · General (draw) · Draw Units | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Fall Season | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sources.
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