• Regulations

  Regulations for upcoming seasons are posted online throughout the year. Upland Game Bird regulations are typically posted mid July.

  All downloads below are in PDF format.

  • 2022 Upland Game Bird Regulations

   

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• These dates are provided only as a general reference. Check current regulations or use FWP’s online Hunt Planner for specific dates.

   

  2022 Grouse Season Dates

  Mountain Grouse
  September 1 – January 1

  Sage Grouse
  September 1 – September 30

  Sharp-Tailed Grouse
  September 1 – January 1

   

  2022 Partridge Season Dates

  Partridge
  September 1 – January 1

   

  2022 Pheasant Season Dates

  General
  October 8 – January 1

  Youth
  September 24 – September 25

   

  2022 Turkey Season Dates

  Spring
  April 15 – May 31

  Fall
  September 1 – January 1

Upland Game Bird

Details: Residents 12-17, 62 or older, and the disabled may purchase for half cost ($3.75). Nonresidents 12-17 may purchase for half cost ($55).

Fees:

• Resident: $7.50

• Nonresident: $110

3 Day Upland Game Bird

Details: 3-day license for nonresidents. The license is not valid for sage grouse at any time or for ring-neck pheasants during the opening week of the season.

Fees:

• Resident: N/A

• Nonresident: $50

Upland Game Bird 3-Day Preserve

Details: Nonresidents need a Conservation and Base Hunting License as prerequisites. Valid only on state-licensed private Shooting Preserves.

Fees:

• Resident: N/A

• Nonresident: $20

Nonresident Montana Native Upland Game Bird License

Details: For a former resident who was born in Montana, with current resident relative, other qualifications apply.

Fees:

• Resident: N/A

• Nonresident: $55