Coot hunting season data across 11 GMUs in Montana. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone central-flyway-zone-1 | General | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — | — |
| Zone central-flyway-zone-1 | General | Oct 3 — Jan 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone central-flyway-zone-2 | General | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — | — |
| Zone central-flyway-zone-2 | General | Oct 3 — Oct 11 | — | — | — |
| Zone central-flyway-zone-2 | General | Oct 24 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Zone pacific-flyway | General | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — | — |
| Zone pacific-flyway | General | Oct 3 — Jan 15 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone central-flyway-zone-1 | Falconry | Sep 23 — Jan 7 | — | — | — |
| Zone central-flyway-zone-2 | Falconry | Sep 23 — Oct 11 | — | — | — |
| Zone central-flyway-zone-2 | Falconry | Oct 24 — Jan 19 | — | — | — |
| Zone pacific-flyway | Falconry | Oct 3 — Jan 15 | — | — | — |
Montana has 11 coot seasons across 3 GMUs, split by weapon (Falconry, General). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best GMUs for coot 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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