Montana has implemented a new hunting regulation allowing resident bird hunters a 10-day head start over nonresidents. This change aims to ease congestion and give locals priority access to popular hunting areas. Nonresidents can still hunt mountain grouse immediately but must wait for other upland species. Always check the latest regulations.

Watch Montana hunters work pointing dogs on Huns and Sharp-tailed Grouse in this bird hunting video from Wilber’s Wingshooting. Classic Big Sky upland action.