Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana’s 2026 Elk Regulations Changed: What to Know Before Drawing Deadlines
Montana's 2026 elk hunting rules just changed. Review new regulations now before application deadlines—quota shifts could affect your season plans.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Tagged Elk on Public Land? What Montana Hunters Must Know
Montana hunters need to know the law before shooting a tagged elk. Here's exactly what FWP says about escaped game farm elk.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Turkey Season 2026: Tag Deadlines, Scouting Spots, and Call Prep
Montana's turkey opener is April 15. Here's how to scout Merriam's birds right now, nail your calls, and grab a tag before quotas close.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Barnes TTSX Copper Bullets: Is the Switch Worth It for Montana Elk Hunters?
Montana hunters ask: is switching to Barnes TTSX copper bullets worth the hassle? We break down barrel prep, accuracy, and Montana-specific reasons to make the switch.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Shed Hunting 2026: Find Elk Antlers Before the Rush
Low snowpack is opening Montana elk country weeks early. Here's exactly where to go right now to find fresh sheds before everyone else does.
Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Spring Turkey Season Opens April 15, 2026: Scout Merriam’s Gobblers Now (Public Land Tips, Calls, and a Pre-Season Checklist)
Montana’s spring gobbler season opens April 15, 2026 in most districts—and the hunters who tag out usually aren’t winging it on opening morning. Use mid-March to locate winter flocks, mark roosts, identify strut zones, and dial in your calling plan so you’re ready when the woods light up with gobbling.
Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
No Public Meetings in Montana: Forest Service Push to Scrap the Roadless Rule Could Reshape Elk Country and Trout Streams
A coalition of 17 Montana recreation and sportsmen’s groups says federal officials are moving to eliminate the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule—without holding a single public meeting in Montana. Here’s what the Roadless Rule protects, why the process matters, and what hunters, anglers, and other backcountry users can do right now.