Montana Hunting

Montana

Big Sky Country. World-record bighorn rams, vast public river breaks, and backcountry wilderness elk.

Montana Regulatory Agency

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) provides stewardship of Montana's fish, wildlife, parks, and outdoor recreational resources across Rocky Mountain alpine peaks and eastern prairies.

Montana is a premier Western big game destination, offering elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, pronghorn, black bear, and millions of Block Management private access acres.

policyMission

To provide for the stewardship of the fish, wildlife, parks, and recreational resources of Montana, while contributing to the quality of life for present and future generations.

assignmentResponsibilities

  • Administers general and preference point big game draw tags and hunting licenses
  • Manages Block Management Program (BMA) leasing private land for public hunting access
  • Sets hunting season dates, quota limits, and wildlife management district rules
  • Executes grizzly bear management, big game population monitoring, and habitat protection
  • Enforces state wildlife and parks laws through Game Wardens

starCore Values

  • Big Sky Stewardship: Protecting iconic Western wildlife herds and wild places.
  • Public Access: Pioneering private land public hunting access through BMA.
  • Integrity & Service: Serving sportspeople and preserving outdoor recreation heritage.