Montana Mountain Lion Hunting
Plan your Montana mountain lion 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 mountain lion hunts across Montana, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Montana Mountain Lion Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Archery Season Lmu 150 And Portion Of Lmu 280
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Season dates for LMU 150 and Scapegoat Wilderness portion of LMU 280.
Archery
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Archery Only Season Without Dogs
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Use of dogs is prohibited during the archery only season.
Winter Season Lmu 150 And Portion Of Lmu 280
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Season dates for LMU 150 and Scapegoat Wilderness portion of LMU 280.
Fall Season Without Dogs
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Winter
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Hound Training
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A person may not kill a mountain lion or bobcat with only a Resident Hound Training License. Chasing of mountain lions with dogs is permitted.
Training Season For Mountain Lions And Bobcats
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Training season established in MCA 87-6-404(4); a person may use a dog or dogs to aid in pursuing mountain lions, bobcats, or black bears.
Montana Mountain Lion Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Resident Mountain Lion License | —Deadline February 28, 2027 | 12 years of age or older or who will turn 12 years old before or during the season for which the license is issued | $19.00 |
Purchase by Feb. 28, 2027. | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Mountain Lion License | —Deadline February 28, 2027 | 12 years of age or older or who will turn 12 years old before or during the season for which the license is issued | $320.00 |
Purchase by Feb. 28, 2027. | |||
| Nonresident Hound License | DrawJuly 1, 2026 – August 1, 2026 | At least 18 years of age or older or turn 18 years of age before or during the season for which the license is issued | $250.00$250.00 application fee |
Required (MCA 87-2-519) for a nonresident to use a dog or dogs to aid in the pursuit or harvest of mountain lions. A holder may only pursue mountain lions or black bears for the purpose of personally harvesting an animal and may not assist any other person in the pursuit of a lion or bear for harvest. Drawing takes place the first week of August. If unsuccessful, FWP will refund the Hound License fee of $250. Application fee is refundable. | |||
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| SuperTag | DrawDeadline June 30, 2026 | — | $5.00 |
Resident and nonresident hunters can buy an unlimited number of $5 chances to win a Montana hunting license for antelope, bighorn sheep, bison, deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, and mountain lion. Deadline to purchase SuperTag chances is June 30. Each SuperTag license allows one to hunt in any Montana hunting district valid for that species, even if the quota for that district has been met. | |||
| SuperTag License | DrawDeadline June 30, 2026 | — | $5.00 |
Each SuperTag License allows one to hunt in any Montana hunting district valid for that species. Chances are sold electronically at all FWP License Ambassadors or via fwp.mt.gov. Unlimited number of $5 chances per species may be purchased by June 30. | |||
| SuperTag License | Draw | — | $5.00 |
Resident and nonresident hunters can buy an unlimited number of $5 chances to win a Montana hunting license for antelope, bighorn sheep, bison, deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, and/or mountain lion. An individual may be successful in winning one or a combination of these SuperTags per year. Each SuperTag license allows one to hunt in any Montana hunting district valid for that species. Chances are sold electronically at all FWP license ambassadors or via the internet. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Montana’s 2026 mountain lion season calendar runs approximately from September 5, 2026 through May 25, 2027. The season includes Archery Season LMU 150 and Portion of LMU 280 from September 5 through September 14, 2026, Archery from September 5 through October 18, 2026, Archery Only Season without Dogs from September 5 through October 18, 2026, Winter Season LMU 150 and Portion of LMU 280 from September 15, 2026 through May 25, 2027, Fall Season without Dogs from October 24 through November 29, 2026, Winter from December 1, 2026 through May 25, 2027, Hound Training from December 2, 2026 through April 14, 2027, and Training Season for Mountain Lions and Bobcats from December 2, 2026 through April 14, 2027. Check the regulations for your unit for exact dates and requirements.
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