Hunting in Montana
Everything you need to hunt legally in Montana. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
March 1 - Last day of February
Wildlife Agency
FWP
Draw System
bonus points
Updated: January 2026
Montana Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Montana.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Montana based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
6 species tracked
Find all Montana hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $26 resident
Compare Montana hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
17 species covered
Montana bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Montana hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Montana hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Montana License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $26.00 | $744.00 |
| Non-Resident Big Game Combo | N/A | $1278.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $21.00 | $86.00 |
| Sportsman | $62-77 | N/A |
Montana Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Montana.
Deer
Archery
Sep 6
to Oct 19
Deer
Rifle
Oct 25
to Nov 30
Elk
Archery
Sep 6
to Oct 19
Elk
Rifle
Oct 25
to Nov 30
Turkey
Apr 11
to May 17
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
FWP
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via MyFWP app. Print backup recommended for remote backcountry.
Hunter Education
Montana requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Montana.
Store Your Montana License in Hunter Passport
Keep your MT hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.