Elk Sep 5–Oct 18. Deer Sep 5–Oct 18. Deer Sep 5–Oct 18.
| Season | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Elk archery | Sep 5 | Oct 18 |
| Elk rifle / general | Oct 24 | Nov 29 |
| Deer archery | Sep 5 | Oct 18 |
| Deer rifle / general | Oct 24 | Nov 29 |
Montana hunting seasons cover 2,500 season dates across 439 hunting districts for Elk, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer and more. Many big game hunts are draw or limited-entry, so confirm application windows before the deadline. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and district.
Season data sourced from the Montana wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| District | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone HD 100 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Aug 15 — Sep 4 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Aug 15 — Oct 23 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Nov 30 — Feb 14 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| Zone HD 103 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone HD 103 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 103 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| Zone HD 104 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone HD 104 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 104 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| Zone HD 110 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone HD 110 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 110 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| Zone HD 120 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone HD 120 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 120 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| Zone HD 121 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone HD 121 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 121 | General | Nov 30 — Feb 14 | — | — |
+ 524 more Elk seasons
| District | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone HD 100 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 15 — Oct 16 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 24 — Oct 30 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 31 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Aug 14 — Oct 23 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
+ 635 more Deer seasons
| District | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone HD 100 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 15 — Oct 16 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 24 — Oct 30 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 24 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | General | Oct 31 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Zone HD 100 | Muzzleloader | Dec 12 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | General | Aug 14 — Oct 23 | — | — |
| Zone HD 101 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 18 | — | — |
+ 635 more Deer seasons
| District | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone HD 215 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 9 | — | — |
| Zone HD 215 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 9 | — | — |
| Zone HD 215 | General | Oct 10 — Nov 8 | — | — |
| Zone HD 215 | General | Oct 10 — Nov 8 | — | — |
| Zone HD 291 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 9 | — | — |
| Zone HD 291 | Archery | Sep 5 — Oct 9 | — | — |
| Zone HD 291 | General | Oct 10 — Nov 8 | — | — |
| Zone HD 291 | General | Oct 10 — Nov 8 | — | — |
+ 192 more Antelope seasons
Montana hunting season currently spans Sep 5 to Oct 18 for Elk, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by district and weapon. This page lists 2,500 Montana season dates across 439 hunting districts.
Montana offers hunting for 46 species, including Elk, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Montana is divided into 439 hunting districts. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
Yes. Many Montana big game hunts are allocated by draw or limited-entry tags rather than sold over the counter. Always confirm application windows on the official Montana wildlife agency site before the deadline.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See District boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Montana on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Montana public land, license, and regulations.