MT Duck Hunting

Montana Duck Season 2026: Archery & Rifle

Duck season in Montana runs Sep 23 – Sep 27 across 3 Districts.

12 Seasons2 Weapon Types

General

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone central-flyway-zone-1GeneralSep 26 — Sep 27———
Zone central-flyway-zone-1GeneralOct 3 — Jan 7———
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralSep 26 — Sep 27———
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralOct 3 — Oct 11———
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralOct 24 — Jan 19———
Zone pacific-flywayGeneralSep 26 — Sep 27———
Zone pacific-flywayGeneralOct 3 — Dec 27———
Zone pacific-flywayGeneralDec 28 — Jan 15———

Falconry

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

Duck in Montana: FAQ

When is duck season in Montana?

Duck season in Montana currently runs Sep 23 to Sep 27, across 12 season rows and 3 Districts, split by weapon (Falconry, General).

Where is the best place to hunt duck in Montana?

The best Districts for duck 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 Duck 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.

Duck seasons in Montana — offline