Montana Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Montana.
Montana Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Montana. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
7 species
Game Birds
7 species
Fish Species
3 species
Total Species
17
Big Game
7 species in Montana
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | 1 | - | Per license held | General and special permit hunts |
| Mule Deer | 1 | - | Per license held | General tags available |
| White-tailed Deer | 1 | - | Per license held | Abundant in western valleys |
| Pronghorn | 1 | - | 1 per year | Eastern MT prairie |
| Moose | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | Limited permits; popular draw |
| Black Bear | 1 | - | 1 per year | Spring and fall |
| Mountain Lion | 1 | - | Per license | District quotas |
Upland Birds
5 species in Montana
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 1 | - | 1 per season | - |
| Pheasant | 3 | 9 | - | Eastern MT farmland |
| Sharp-tailed Grouse | 4 | 8 | - | - |
| Sage Grouse | 2 | 4 | - | Limited areas |
| Hungarian Partridge | 8 | 24 | - | - |
Fish
3 species in Montana
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 5 | - | - | - | Varies by water |
| Brown Trout | 5 | - | - | - | Blue-ribbon streams |
| Walleye | 10 | - | - | Varies by reservoir | - |
Montana Special Notes
Montana combines hunting and fishing licenses. Research specific hunting district regulations.
Montana Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 17 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
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- Elk
- Mule Deer
- White-tailed Deer
- Pronghorn
- Moose
- Black Bear
- Wildlife Agency
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Montana Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in Montana
What is the deer bag limit in Montana?
In Montana, the daily deer limit is 1 with a season limit of Per license held. Abundant in western valleys
What big game can I hunt in Montana?
Montana regulates: Elk, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Pronghorn, Moose, Black Bear. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in Montana?
Top species in Montana: Rainbow Trout 5/day; Brown Trout 5/day; Walleye 10/day (Varies by reservoir). Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there Montana-specific regulations to flag?
Montana combines hunting and fishing licenses. Research specific hunting district regulations.
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