Upcoming Hunting Season Dates for 2023

General antelope season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 12. For information about what to expect this season, check out the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunting forecast.

FWP provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program, which provides hunting access to more than 7 million acres of private land.

FWP’s interactive Hunt Planner is a mapping tool that allows users to look at information for various species, including hunting districts and regulations. The hunt planner interactive map is a great way to access our block management information. If you’re planning a hunt in a certain region of the state, you can see if there are Block Management Areas available to expand your opportunity.

Remember, regulations may change a bit from year to year depending on the hunting district. Double-check the regulations to be sure.

FWP’s Hunter FAQ is another great resource to help you prepare to go out into the field.

Upcoming hunting season dates:

Youth Deer-Only:

Oct. 19 – Oct. 20

Deer & Elk General Season:

Oct. 21 – Nov. 26

Deer & Elk Muzzleloader:

Dec. 9 – Dec. Dec. 17

Fall Mountain Lion:

Oct. 21 – Nov. 26

Bison: Nov. 15 – Feb.15