Sandhill Crane season in Montana runs Sep 1 – Dec 1 across 9 Districts.
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 280 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone 284 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone 380 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone 390 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone 480 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone 481 | General | Oct 10 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| Zone 586 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone 599 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone central-flyway | General | Oct 3 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
Sandhill Crane season in Montana currently runs Sep 1 to Dec 1, across 9 season rows and 9 Districts, split by weapon (General).
The best Districts for sandhill crane 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.
View District boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Montana seasons, public land, and license.