Montana Turkey Hunting
Plan your Montana turkey hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by region. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land turkey hunts across Montana, organized by region, and book directly with landowners.
Region 5
Montana's Region 5 covers Wheatland, Golden Valleym Musselshell, Sweet Grass, Stillwater, Carbon, and Big Horn counties in the southcentral part of the state. Turkey populations in this unit are strong and hunters will find birds in fields along timbered river/creek bottoms as well as in the timbered coulees and breaks. Along with the over the counter statewide general turkey license, sportsmen can purchase a region specific license for a male turkey in the spring.
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Region 7
Montana's Region 7 is very large covering Treasure, Rosebud, Garfield, Powder River, Carter, Fallon, Prairie, Dawson, Richland, Custer, and Wibaux counties in the eastcentral and southeast parts of the state. Sportsmen can expect to find Merriam's in some unique coulees and breaks, along with the more typical river/creek bottom habitat. Along with the over the counter statewide general turkey license, sportsmen can purchase a region specific license for a male turkey in the spring or an either sex turkey in the fall.
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Montana Turkey Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey License | — | — | $6.50 |
Residents must have an Upland Game Bird License to purchase a Turkey License. | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Turkey License | — | — | $57.50 |
| Turkey License | — | — | $57.50 |
$57.50 with an Upland Game Bird License, OR $115 without an Upland Game Bird License. | |||
| Turkey License | — | — | $115.00 |
$115 without an Upland Game Bird License. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Region 1 Turkey License (resident and nonresident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Region 2 Turkey License (resident and nonresident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Region 4 Turkey License (resident and nonresident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Availability depends on the hunt, so check the current regulations before purchasing.
Yes. Nonresidents can hunt turkey in Montana. Region 1 Turkey License (resident and nonresident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Region 2 Turkey License (resident and nonresident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Region 4 Turkey License (resident and nonresident over-the-counter) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Check the current regulations for the license and hunt you plan to pursue.
No. The turkey tags for these hunts are available over the counter rather than through a draw. Over-the-counter licenses include Region 1 Turkey License, Region 2 Turkey License, and Region 4 Turkey License for residents and nonresidents.
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