Bison season in Montana runs Sep 15 – Feb 28 across 2 Districts.
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone HD 385 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 385 | General | Nov 15 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 385 | General | Nov 15 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 385 | General | Sep 15 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 385 | General | Nov 15 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 385 | General | Nov 15 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 395 | General | Nov 15 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 395 | General | Nov 15 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 395 | General | Nov 15 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Zone HD 395 | General | Nov 15 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
Bison season in Montana currently runs Sep 15 to Feb 28, across 10 season rows and 2 Districts, split by weapon (General).
The best Districts for bison in Montana depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per District above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View District boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Montana seasons, public land, and license.