OPEN SEASON · STATES

Montana hunting seasons 2026–27

Season dates and draw deadlines, compiled from official Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sources.

Season dates

SpeciesSeasonDates
Black bearGeneral · SpringApr 15, 2025 – TBD
Black bearGeneral · SpringApr 15, 2026 – TBD
DeerArchery · Backcountry · HDs 150, 280, 316Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026
ElkArchery · Backcountry · HDs 150, 280, 316Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026
DeerGeneral · Backcountry · HDs 150, 280, 316Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
ElkGeneral · Backcountry General · Backcountry - HDs 150, 280, 316Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
ElkGeneral · Backcountry · HDs 150, 280, 316Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
ElkGeneral · Backcountry · HD 150, 280, 316Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
DeerGeneral · Backcountry · HD 150, 280, 316Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
DucksGeneral · Special Youth Waterfowl SeasonSep 26, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
DeerGeneral · Youth, deer onlyOct 15, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
DeerGeneral · YouthOct 15, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026

Data verified 12 days ago against official Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sources.

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Licenses & official source

Buy licenses and apply for draws through the official portal: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.