MT Coot Hunting

Coot in Montana

Coot hunting season data across 11 GMUs in Montana. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

11 Seasons2 Weapon Types

General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
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

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
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?

Montana has 11 coot seasons across 3 GMUs, split by weapon (Falconry, General). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.

Where is the best place to hunt coot in Montana?

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.

Plan your Coot hunt in Montana

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

Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.