Montana Deer News
Deer Harvest Continues to Climb in West-Central Montana
Nov. 17, 2008Deer harvest started out slow this year in west-central Montana, but after three weeks of big game rifle season, white-tailed deer harvest is ahead of last year at this time and right in line with the five-year average.
Officials at game check stations gather information needed to manage the state’s wildlife resources. When hunters stop at check stations, they may be asked a variety of questions including how many deer, elk or antelope they saw and in which drainages or general locations their hunting took place.
2008 Deer Hunting Outlook - Oct. 03, 2008
If you notice your neighbors smiling like never before this fall, chances are they’re among Montana’s 157,000 deer hunters.
Big Game Archery Opens Saturday - Sep. 05, 2008
Montana’s archery-only hunting season for deer, elk and antelope begins Saturday, Sept. 6.
Notice Of Special Antlerless Mule Deer (Colstrip, Mt Vicinity) Management Hunt In Portions Of H.D. 702 - Aug. 25, 2008
By order of the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission, portions of Hunting Districts 702 (generally 2-5 miles surrounding the city of Colstrip) shall be open to archery hunting only for antlerless mule deer by resident and nonresident holders of special antlerless mule deer damage hunt license, deer "A" license (valid for either sex mule deer) or antlerless mule deer "B" license.
Sign up Now for Possible Game Damage Hunts - Jun. 27, 2008
Hunters interested in participating in game-damage hunting opportunities on private land this year need to register with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for the game damage hunt roster online.
