MT Coot Hunting

Montana Coot Districts & Season 2026

Coot season in Montana runs Sep 23 – Jan 19 across 3 Districts.

11 Seasons2 Weapon Types

General

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone central-flyway-zone-1GeneralSep 26Sep 27
Zone central-flyway-zone-1GeneralOct 3Jan 7
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralSep 26Sep 27
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralOct 3Oct 11
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralOct 24Jan 19
Zone pacific-flywayGeneralSep 26Sep 27
Zone pacific-flywayGeneralOct 3Jan 15

Falconry

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone central-flyway-zone-1FalconrySep 23Jan 7
Zone central-flyway-zone-2FalconrySep 23Oct 11
Zone central-flyway-zone-2FalconryOct 24Jan 19
Zone pacific-flywayFalconryOct 3Jan 15

Coot in Montana: FAQ

When is coot season in Montana?

Coot season in Montana currently runs Sep 23 to Jan 19, across 11 season rows and 3 Districts, split by weapon (Falconry, General).

Where is the best place to hunt coot in Montana?

The best Districts for coot 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.

Plan your Coot hunt in Montana

View District boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Montana seasons, public land, and license.

Coot seasons in Montana — offline