Nov 3, 2026 · Angela Montana
FWP Region 4: After two weekends, hunter numbers and harvest continue to be above average in north-central MT
During the first week of Montana's general rifle season, hunter activity at the Augusta check station remains above average, with 630 hunters checked and a 26% success rate in big game harvests. Both deer and elk harvests are significantly higher than recent averages, while caution is advised due to grizzly bear sightings.