Big game permits open for Region 1
Flathead Valley resident Johnny Willcut with a moose he harvested during the 2020 season. (Photo provided)
Hunting in Montana isn’t just limited to the season of fall. It’s an ingrained culture, a way of life, a primal mindset and a state of mind.
Hunters can be lifelong residents or sportsmen from around the world. And when they aren’t out in the forests chasing fresh tracks, they spend the rest of their year preparing for the next hunt, scouting, conditioning, and finding ways to secure the big game tags they covet most. With spring in the air, it’s time for hunters to formulate a game plan for preference points, special entries, and looming application deadlines.
Here in western Montana, big game hunting opportunities are plentiful, with over-the-counter tags for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, upland bird, and turkey. Sought-after special tags for Moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and bison are much harder to come by.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
