Pheasant season in Montana opens on October 10, with over 15,000 birds released across state lands. Nonresident hunters may begin hunting on October 20. This initiative, ongoing since 2021, aims to promote hunting and conservation among new hunters. Safety tips for bear encounters and fire risks are advised for hunters.

Two bird hunters walk into a rancher’s pasture in Region 6 Montana. What happens next is a lesson every upland hunter needs to hear.