Located in northwest Montana near the Idaho border, just south of Libby, this hunting district showcases steep terrain and challenging ground cover, along with a significant portion of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness. Hunters can expect to see a healthy population of deer, although the average age of harvested animals tends to be relatively low. While some mature bucks inhabit the area, locating them can be quite challenging due to the rugged landscape. Although encounters with grizzly bears are rare, they can occur in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness, so it's important to take necessary precautions.
Hunt District 122 covers most of the Thompson River drainage in western Montana. Hunters can pursue deer throughout the seasons using a general license.
Located in the picturesque Gallatin Valley, this unit boasts the Gallatin River as its western border. The terrain of the unit offers fantastic hunting opportunities, with breathtaking views. Deer hunting can be done with a general license. In particular, unit 301 is home to a large population of whitetail deer, which can primarily be found in the northern part of the district where agricultural land provides excellent habitat for these animals.
Deer hunting can be done with a general tag in Unit 304. This district encompasses parts of the Custer Gallatin National Forest and the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area. Whitetails tend to favor creeks and river bottoms on private lands. The Madison and Gallatin Rivers also both have numerous creeks that flow into them, providing ideal home ranges for mature bucks.