Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will sell 50 archery licenses for a mule deer management hunt in Roundup starting November 4. The hunt addresses urban deer overpopulation, running from November 30 to February 15, 2027. Hunters need proper licenses and permission to hunt, with management measures in place to ensure public safety.

Hunting District 500 will be closed to all Bighorn Sheep hunting starting at half an hour after sunset on Thursday, October 22, 2026, as per the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission's order. For more information, refer to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website.

Montana hunting license sales have increased for both residents and nonresidents, while access to private land is at a historic low, causing concerns among resident hunters about overcrowding. House Bill 568 mandates a study to analyze hunting pressures and seek solutions protecting the state's hunting traditions. Legislative challenges remain regarding nonresident hunter limitations.

With all the excitement of what we’re chasing in the field this fall, FWP has a reminder worth carrying along […]