Montana Waterfowl Unit Pacific Flyway
Plan a waterfowl hunt in Montana Unit Pacific Flyway. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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Montana Waterfowl Opportunities in flyway Pacific Flyway
Land closures: The Remainder Of The Pacific Flyway Within Montana Is Closed To Swan Hunting., Those Portions Of Teton And Pondera Counties Lying West Of US Highway 287 From Augusta To Choteau And US Highway 89 From Choteau To The Blackfeet Indian Reservation Are Closed To Hunting Of All Swans.
Youth Waterfowl Season
September 26, 2026 – September 27, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Waterfowl Season | — | — |
| Eligibility: Youth |
| Youth Waterfowl Season | — | — |
| Eligibility: Youth |
| Youth Waterfowl Season | — | — |
| Eligibility: Youth |
Standard Bag Limit
October 3, 2026 – December 27, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard bag limit | — | — |
| Standard bag limit. Please note Pacific Flyway exceptions. |
Coots
October 3, 2026 – January 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coots | — | — |
| Please note Pacific Flyway exceptions. |
Falconry: Ducks (including Mergansers), Coots And Geese
October 3, 2026 – January 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconry: Ducks (including Mergansers), Coots and Geese | Falconry | — |
| For all permitted migratory birds, the bag limit is 2 daily and 6 in possession, singly or in the aggregate, during the regular hunting season. See Exceptions for Ducks, Coots & Geese. |
Geese
October 3, 2026 – January 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geese | — | — |
| Please note Pacific Flyway exceptions. |
Pacific Flyway Swan
October 10, 2026 – December 1, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Flyway Swan | — | Draw |
| Swan hunters must have, as a means of retrieving swans, a watercraft, a dog capable of retrieving, or chest-high waders while hunting the dikes at Freezout. Hunting in Cascade, Chouteau, Liberty, Hill, Toole, and portions of Teton and Pondera counties by special swan permit only. Those portions of Teton and Pondera counties lying west of US Highway 287 from Augusta to Choteau and US Highway 89 from Choteau to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation are closed to hunting of all swans. The remainder of the Pacific Flyway within Montana is closed to swan hunting. |
Standard Bag Limit Excluding Scaup
December 28, 2026 – January 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard bag limit excluding scaup | — | — |
| Standard bag limit excluding scaup. Please note Pacific Flyway exceptions. |
License and Permit Options
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Swan License (481-20)
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Frequently Asked Questions
For Montana’s Pacific Flyway, Swan License 481-20 applications are due June 1, 2026, for eligible applicants.
The license or permit needed to hunt waterfowl in Montana flyway Pacific Flyway depends on the hunt. Swan License (code 481-20; resident and nonresident draw) requires Base Hunting License and Conservation License. Check the current regulations for the license and hunt you plan to pursue.
Waterfowl season in Montana’s Pacific Flyway includes youth waterfowl season from September 26 through September 27, 2026, Standard bag limit from October 3 through December 27, 2026, Coots from October 3, 2026 through January 15, 2027, Falconry: Ducks (including Mergansers), Coots and Geese from October 3, 2026 through January 15, 2027, Geese from October 3, 2026 through January 15, 2027, Pacific Flyway Swan from October 10 through December 1, 2026, and Standard bag limit excluding scaup from December 28, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Check the current regulations for exact dates and license requirements.
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