MT Goose Hunting

Montana Goose Districts & Season 2026

Goose season in Montana runs Sep 26 – May 14 across 3 Districts.

13 Seasons2 Weapon Types

General

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone central-flyway-zone-1GeneralSep 26Sep 27
Zone central-flyway-zone-1GeneralOct 3Jan 15
Zone central-flyway-zone-1GeneralFeb 28May 14
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralSep 26Sep 27
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralOct 3Oct 11
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralOct 24Jan 27
Zone central-flyway-zone-2GeneralFeb 28May 14
Zone pacific-flywayGeneralSep 26Sep 27
Zone pacific-flywayGeneralOct 3Jan 15

Falconry

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone central-flyway-zone-1FalconryOct 3Jan 15
Zone central-flyway-zone-2FalconryOct 3Oct 11
Zone central-flyway-zone-2FalconryOct 24Jan 27
Zone pacific-flywayFalconryOct 3Jan 15

Goose in Montana: FAQ

When is goose season in Montana?

Goose season in Montana currently runs Sep 26 to May 14, across 13 season rows and 3 Districts, split by weapon (General, Falconry).

Where is the best place to hunt goose in Montana?

The best Districts for goose 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 Goose 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.

Goose seasons in Montana — offline