Beaver hunting season data across 7 GMUs in Montana. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone trapping-region-1 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-2 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-3 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-4 | Trapping | Sep 1 — May 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-5 | Trapping | Sep 1 — May 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-6 | Trapping | Sep 1 — May 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-7 | Trapping | Sep 1 — May 31 | — | — | — |
Montana has 7 beaver seasons across 7 GMUs, split by weapon (Trapping). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best GMUs for beaver in Montana depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
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