2017 Montana Deer Hunting Season Dates
Montana’s Deer Hunting areas are split up by “districts” by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
There are lots of districts, and some have different hunting season dates and regulations for whitetail deer and mule deer. Basically, in some areas, dates may slightly change, or you may have to wait to take antlered deer, etc. Be sure to read the 2017 – 2018 regulations when they are produced by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
2017 Montana Deer Hunting Season Dates
Other than some exceptions as noted above, the whitetail deer hunting season dates are usually as follows:
Archery |
September 2, 2017 | October 15, 2017 |
Two-Day Youth Hunt (Deer Only) |
October 20, 2017 | October 20, 2017 |
General |
October 21, 2017 | November 25, 2017 |
Backcountry (HD’s 150, 151, 280, 316) |
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Archery |
September 2, 2017 | September 14, 2017 |
General |
September 15, 2017 | November 29, 2017 |
For complete details, download the 2016 Deer Elk Antelope 2016 regulations.
What is the 2 day youth hunt?
An Apprentice Hunter is a resident or nonresident, 10-17 years of age, certified at an FWP office. The law was enacted by the 2015 Montana state Legislature allowing youth 10-17 years of age to hunt without completing hunter education. Youth hunting days are the 3rd Thursday and Friday of October. Get more information on youth hunting opportunities here.
Where are the 2018 dates?
Deer hunting season concludes in 2017 on November 29, 2017.