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MontanaDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Montana.
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Whitetail Deer
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Whitetail Deer Season | Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 | archery | |
| General Whitetail Deer Season | Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 | rifle |
Archery Whitetail Deer Season: Whitetail deer primary in NW and NE Montana HDs. Verify by Hunting District at fwp.mt.gov.
General Whitetail Deer Season: General whitetail season. Verify by Hunting District at fwp.mt.gov.
Whitetail Deer source: fwp.mt.gov
Turkey
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | any | |
| Spring Turkey Season | Apr 15, 2027 – May 31, 2027 | shotgun |
Fall Turkey Season: Fall turkey season. Verify district-specific dates and permit requirements at fwp.mt.gov.
Spring Turkey Season: Resident season opens April 15; nonresidents hunting public land or land in hunting access programs begin April 25 per 2026-27 regulation change.
Turkey source: fwp.mt.gov
Mule Deer
Select Hunting Districts
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer Shoulder Season | Aug 15, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 | any |
Mule Deer Shoulder Season: Shoulder seasons vary by Hunting District and run before/after archery and general seasons. Check fwp.mt.gov for specific HD shoulder season eligibility.
Statewide (varies by HD)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Mule Deer Season | Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 | archery | |
| General Mule Deer Season | Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 | rifle | |
| Muzzleloader Mule Deer Season | Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 | muzzleloader |
Archery Mule Deer Season: Archery season; shoulder seasons vary Aug 15 - Feb 15 in some districts. Verify by Hunting District at fwp.mt.gov.
General Mule Deer Season: General firearms season. Dates vary by Hunting District. Verify at fwp.mt.gov.
Muzzleloader Mule Deer Season: Muzzleloader special season. Verify by Hunting District at fwp.mt.gov.
Mule Deer source: fwp.mt.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Montana state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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