


Indeed, Montana boasts one of the longest hunting seasons in the U.S., and Northwest Montana has the second largest tract of public land in the state - 6.2 million acres - and hosts a diverse suite of free-ranging wildlife, including deer, elk, bears, wolves, mountain lions, and furbearers. 4 and the general season for black bears and wolves began Sept. 23, the archery season for most big game opened on Sept.

The arrival of autumn marks the beginning of big game hunting season, a beloved time of year for the thousands of Montana residents who partake in the rich tradition.Īlthough the general season for deer and elk doesn’t open until Oct.
