Being a general whitetail unit located just North of Bozeman makes this unit extremely convenient for folks flying in to Bozeman or even driving along I-90. However with that convenience, comes increased pressure at the limited access points of the Bridger Range. Private land or accessing public land through rivate land can be a big help here. Expect diverse terrain with some steep slopes and timber once you're out of the valley. You'll find the the majority of the whitetail population in agricultural fields and river bottoms west of the Bridger Mountains.
September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Archery | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
| Antlerless | Archery | OTC |
| One to three B licenses per hunter may be offered for purchase. Multi-district license. |
| Either-sex | Archery | — |
| — |
October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
| Antlerless | — | OTC |
| One to three B licenses per hunter may be offered for purchase. Multi-district license. |
| Either-sex | — | — |
| — |
December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | OTC |
| One to three B licenses per hunter may be offered for purchase. Multi-district license. |
| Antlerless | Muzzleloader | OTC |
| One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs. |
| 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 |
Hunter and success statistics include reported years only.
Latest Estimated Harvest (2025)417