Montana Crane Hunting
Plan your Montana crane hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land crane hunts across Montana, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Montana Crane Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill Crane License | — | — | $10.00$10.00 application fee not included |
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill Crane License | — | — | $75.00$50.00 application fee not included |
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill Crane Over-the-Counter Permit | OTC | — | $0.00 |
Persons wishing to hunt sandhill cranes in the Central Flyway outside of the special license drawing areas must obtain a free permit available from all statewide Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices and license ambassadors. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Nonresidents can hunt crane in Montana. Sandhill Crane License (nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License, Conservation License, and MT Migratory Bird License. Applications are due June 1, 2026. Check the current regulations for the license and hunt you plan to pursue.
Yes. Crane tags for these hunts require a draw. Available draw licenses include Sandhill Crane License for residents and nonresidents. Applications are due June 1, 2026.
Sandhill Crane License applications are due June 1, 2026, for residents and nonresidents.
See the latest Field Notes from properties offering crane hunts in Montana.
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