Are you ready for hunting season? Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) can help. FWP’s provides online information about hunting access, including the Block Management Program. Through the program, FWP coordinates with landowners to provide hunting access to more than 7 million acres of private land.

The interactive Hunt Planner map 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, and to see if there are Block Management Areas available to expand your opportunity.

And, as always, you can contact our helpful staff at any of our regional offices around the state. They’re happy to help and can often get you pointed in the right direction with just a few simple tips.

Montana has some of the longest hunting seasons in the west, healthy herds of game and access to millions of acres of public land. However, hunters must be mindful of fire danger and of private landowners. Hunter harvest helps to reduce wildlife densities on a stressed landscape. 

Here are a few things hunters can do to show respect for landowners:

avoid vehicle use in areas with dry grass in the median

use caution when parking in areas with dry vegetation

report smoke or any signs of fire to local officials

carry a fire extinguisher or water to quickly snuff any potential fires.

For more information, go to fwp.mt.gov.