2023 Big game hunting seasons
Pronghorn
- 900 series Aug. 15–Nov. 12
- Archery Sept. 2–Oct. 6
- General Oct. 7–Nov. 12
Bighorn Sheep
- Archery Sept. 2–Sept. 14
- General Sept. 15–Nov. 26
Bison Nov. 15–Feb. 15, 2024
Black Bear
- Spring April 15– End dates vary
- Archery Sept. 2–Sept. 14
- Fall Sept. 15–Nov. 26
Deer & Elk
- Archery Sept. 2–Oct. 15
- Youth, deer only Oct. 19–Oct. 20
- General Oct. 21 –Nov. 26
- Backcountry – HDs 150, 280, 316* (*HD 316 does not have an archery only season)
- Archery Sept. 2–Sept. 14
- General Sept. 15–Nov. 26
Moose Sept. 15–Nov. 26
Mountain Goat Sept. 15–Nov. 26
Mountain Lion
- Archery Sept. 2–Oct. 15
- Fall Oct. 21–Nov. 26
- Winter Dec. 1–April 14, 2024
Spring Light Goose Conservation Order Season March 1 – May 15
Wolf
- Archery Sept. 2–Sept. 14
- General Sept. 15–March 15, 2024
- Trapping See regulations book
2023 Upland game bird seasons
Mountain Grouse Sept. 1–Jan. 1, 2024
Partridge Sept. 1–Jan. 1, 2024
Pheasant Oct. 7–Jan. 1, 2024
Sage Grouse Sept. 1–Sept. 30
Sharp-tailed Grouse Sept. 1–Jan. 1, 2024
Turkey
- Spring April 15–May 31
- Fall Sept. 1–Jan. 1, 2024
These dates are provided only as a general reference. Check current regulations for specific dates. Visit our website fwp.mt.gov.
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