Montana Hunting Trips

Hunting in Montana offers hunters the best in trophy catches all over the state, including spectacular scenery, a wilderness paradise and an opportunity for some solitude and tranquility.

Overview

Montana boasts more than 30 million acres of both state and federal lands, providing excellent hunting opportunities during the allotted hunting seasons. There are State Wildlife Management areas, national forest lands and National Refuges to take advantage of throughout the state.

Where to go hunting in Montana

Targhee National Forest
Here you’ll find has moose, deer, bear, bighorn sheep and mountain goat to hunt, moving across the hundreds of acres of hunting areas.

Gallatin National Forest
In Gallatin National Forest you have over 2 million acres to explore, finding bear, bighorn sheep, moose and Rocky Mountain goat, to name a few.

Flathead National Forest
Hunting is allowed within this Wilderness area during designated seasons. You’ll find permits available through the Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks.

Lewis and Clark National Forest
Russell Country offers many challenges to the hunter, from antelope, deer and elk to game birds and waterfowl. Archery hunting is popular here.

Beaverhead National Forest
This national forest is known for being a top moose-hunting region. It also has numerous whitetail deer and many more species to provide you a great hunting experience.

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
In season, you’ll find great hunting within the wilderness areas of Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area.

Fees

The only fees you’ll have are for hunting licenses, which you can obtain through the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. On their website you’ll also find prices and other important information. You’ll need to get a conservation license as a pre-requisite to a hunting license. These are only $10 for non-residents. Hunting licenses have a wide range of costs, depending on what you are hunting, and many can be purchased over the counter, while some are obtained through special drawings.

Hire a Guide

Hiring a guide for a hunting trip may be the best idea. The local outfitters and guides have a vast knowledge of the area, and they also have great experience on choosing the exactly right location to make your hunting excursion the best it can be. Explore the listings to find one who fits your needs.

Safety Precautions

Here are some safety precautions for hunting. Follow them and stay safe!

• Never hunt alone. Have at least one hunting buddy.
• Always wear bright colors when you are out in the forest.
• Don’t point your firearm or bow and arrow at anything you don’t intend to shoot. Make sure you are in complete control of where you are pointing your gun or bow at all times.
• Always know and identify your target fully. Know what is behind and in front of the target and how far your bullet or arrow will travel.
• Leave the safety on until you are ready to begin shooting.
• Don’t drink alcohol or take drugs while you are handling firearms or bows and arrows.