MT Grouse Hunting

Montana Grouse Districts & Season 2026

Grouse season in Montana runs Sep 1 – Mar 31 across 1 District.

6 Seasons2 Weapon Types

General

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
StatewideGeneralSep 1Jan 1
StatewideGeneralSep 1Sep 30
StatewideGeneralSep 1Jan 1

Falconry

DistrictTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
StatewideFalconrySep 1Mar 31
StatewideFalconrySep 1Mar 31
StatewideFalconrySep 1Mar 31

Grouse in Montana: FAQ

When is grouse season in Montana?

Grouse season in Montana currently runs Sep 1 to Mar 31, across 6 season rows, split by weapon (General, Falconry).

Where is the best place to hunt grouse in Montana?

The best Districts for grouse 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 Grouse 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.

Grouse seasons in Montana — offline