Bowdoin Refuge announces late Upland Game Bird Opener & Youth Hunt

Attention hunters: This year the late season upland game bird season will open slightly later than usual (on a weekend) in an effort to encourage youth hunting. The late season upland game bird hunt, in the eastern portion of the Refuge, is scheduled for December 5, 2015 and will last until the season closes on January 1, 2016. The first two days (5-6 December) of opening the eastern portion are designated for youth hunters aged 12-15 only. All youth must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult 18 years or older. The western portion of the refuge, which is normally open to hunting, will remain open to all hunters throughout the special season. The no hunting zone around the refuge headquarters and administrative area will remain closed.

All Refuge-specific regulations and State of Montana hunting regulations relating to upland game bird hunting apply. Refuge specific hunting regulations can be obtained at sign in or at the refuge headquarters. When hunting on Refuge lands hunters may only possess and use non-toxic shot and must wear at least one article of blaze orange clothing visible above the waist. Vehicle travel and parking is restricted to the Refuge au-to tour route and along old Highway 2. Hunters are required to sign in and out each day at the hunter check station located in front of the head-quarters building.

Bowdoin NWR is located 7 miles east of Malta, on old Highway 2. Maps and regulations are available at the Refuge Headquarters and hunter registration kiosk. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. For further information call us at 406-654-2863