Montana Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Montana, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
2 of 4 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Montana Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Montana including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Oct 24-30, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026 guide printed48/PDF44: HD100 North Kootenai General Deer License white-tailed deer general season Oct24–30 either-sex, then Oct31–Nov29 antlered buck only for ordinary adult scope; no antlerless bridge. Later either-sex row restricted to youth10–15 or PTHFV. Only private-land legal buck subset reviewed here. Separate dates preserve eligibility transition, not individual permission. Deer B199-20 Libby CWD zone and B100-00 antlerless, mule deer, archery, heritage muzzleloader, public/controlled and other hunts excluded. Actual linked corrections only address HD202 archery/HD535 youth mule deer, not these rows. Check current license/permits/exemptions, boundaries, antler/sex/bag, firearm/ammunition, orange/hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, access and closures. History/license metadata remain unverified.
Oct 31 - Nov 29, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026 guide printed48/PDF44: HD100 North Kootenai General Deer License white-tailed deer general season Oct24–30 either-sex, then Oct31–Nov29 antlered buck only for ordinary adult scope; no antlerless bridge. Later either-sex row restricted to youth10–15 or PTHFV. Only private-land legal buck subset reviewed here. Separate dates preserve eligibility transition, not individual permission. Deer B199-20 Libby CWD zone and B100-00 antlerless, mule deer, archery, heritage muzzleloader, public/controlled and other hunts excluded. Actual linked corrections only address HD202 archery/HD535 youth mule deer, not these rows. Check current license/permits/exemptions, boundaries, antler/sex/bag, firearm/ammunition, orange/hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, access and closures. History/license metadata remain unverified.
All Deer Seasons
4 seasons for Montana deer hunting
Sep 6 - Oct 19, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. General archery
Oct 24-30, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026 guide printed48/PDF44: HD100 North Kootenai General Deer License white-tailed deer general season Oct24–30 either-sex, then Oct31–Nov29 antlered buck only for ordinary adult scope; no antlerless bridge. Later either-sex row restricted to youth10–15 or PTHFV. Only private-land legal buck subset reviewed here. Separate dates preserve eligibility transition, not individual permission. Deer B199-20 Libby CWD zone and B100-00 antlerless, mule deer, archery, heritage muzzleloader, public/controlled and other hunts excluded. Actual linked corrections only address HD202 archery/HD535 youth mule deer, not these rows. Check current license/permits/exemptions, boundaries, antler/sex/bag, firearm/ammunition, orange/hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, access and closures. History/license metadata remain unverified.
Oct 31 - Nov 29, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026 guide printed48/PDF44: HD100 North Kootenai General Deer License white-tailed deer general season Oct24–30 either-sex, then Oct31–Nov29 antlered buck only for ordinary adult scope; no antlerless bridge. Later either-sex row restricted to youth10–15 or PTHFV. Only private-land legal buck subset reviewed here. Separate dates preserve eligibility transition, not individual permission. Deer B199-20 Libby CWD zone and B100-00 antlerless, mule deer, archery, heritage muzzleloader, public/controlled and other hunts excluded. Actual linked corrections only address HD202 archery/HD535 youth mule deer, not these rows. Check current license/permits/exemptions, boundaries, antler/sex/bag, firearm/ammunition, orange/hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, access and closures. History/license metadata remain unverified.
Oct 25 - Nov 30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. General rifle season
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Zone-Specific Information
Montana has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: HD100 — private-land legal buck subset of either-sex white-tailed general season, HD100 — private-land antlered white-tailed general season. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Montana
Only HD100 private-land legal-buck white-tailed general dates reviewed: Oct24–30 either-sex subset and Oct31–Nov29 antlered adult scope; no antlerless bridge. Actual2026 guide printed48/PDF44 and linked corrections reviewed. Later youth/PTHFV either-sex, Deer B, Libby CWD and other hunts excluded. Current licenses/permits, boundaries, antler/sex/bag, firearm/ammunition, orange/hours, reporting, CWD, access/closures need checks. Eight history rows/license-year metadata unverified.
Montana Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Montana
When is deer season in Montana?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-06 to 2025-10-19; 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-30; 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-29; 2025-10-25 to 2025-11-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in Montana?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 6, 2025 to Oct 19, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. General archery
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Montana?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-30; 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-29; 2025-10-25 to 2025-11-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Are there different deer hunting zones in Montana?
Yes, Montana has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: HD100 — private-land legal buck subset of either-sex white-tailed general season, HD100 — private-land antlered white-tailed general season. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Montana?
Yes, you need a valid Montana hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Montana wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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