Plan a whitetail hunt in Montana Hunting District 309. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
Last updated by Aricin Rotarius
This general unit is referred to as the Gallatin Valley Weapons Restriction Area and includes the suburban areas around Bozeman, Gallatin Gateway, and Belgrade. Legal weapons for hunting in this district include archery equipment, shotguns, muzzleloaders, traditional handguns, and crossbows, which can be used at any time during the general season. The district is home to a large number of whitetail deer, which are primarily concentrated along riverbottoms.
September 5, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| One to three B licenses per hunter may be offered for purchase. Multi-district license. |
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
| Either-sex | — | — |
| — |
November 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
| Antlerless | — | — |
| — |
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| One to three B licenses per hunter may be offered for purchase. Multi-district license. |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either-sex | Muzzleloader | — |
| — |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $10.00 |
| Nonresident | Native | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $37.50 |
| Nonresident | — | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $75.00 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Ages 12–17, 18–61, and 62+; Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $10.00 |
| Nonresident | Native | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $37.50 |
| Nonresident | — | OTCAvailable June 15, 2026 | $75.00 |
| Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Disabled hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| Resident | Ages 12–17 and 62+; Youth and senior hunters | OTC | $8.00 |
| Resident | Ages 18–61 | OTC | $16.00 |