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Find Hunts in HD 317

This hunting district lies just north of Yellowstone National Park and runs alongside the Yellowstone River. Hunters can pursue deer throughout the seasons using a general license.

Available

Whitetail Doe Archery Hunt

110 Acres at Reedfly Farm in Emigrant, MT

Starting Price $200 / Guest

1 Guest

1 Day

Available

Whitetail Doe Hunt w/ Lodging & Fishing

110 Acres at Reedfly Farm in Emigrant, MT

Starting Price $1,500 / Guest

3 Guests

3 Days

Lodging

Available

Paradise Valley General Mule Deer Hunt 45 Miles from Bozeman

940 Acres at Mill Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $250 / Guest

1 Guest

1 Day

RV Site(s)

1 of 10 Booked

Paradise Valley General Whitetail AND Mule Deer Hunt | HD 317

940 Acres at Mill Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $300 / Guest

1 Guest

1 Day

RV Site(s)

4 of 12 Booked

HD 317 General Hunt | Option to Harvest Elk AND/OR Deer

940 Acres at Mill Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $400 / Guest

1 Guest

1 Day

RV Site(s)

5 of 10 Booked

Paradise Valley General Whitetail Hunt 45 Miles from Bozeman

940 Acres at Mill Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT

Starting Price $200 / Guest

1 Guest

1 Day

RV Site(s)

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Montana Whitetail Hunting Opportunities in HD 317

Archery Only Season

September 5, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	Archery	OTC	Deer B License (003-00)	One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs.
Antlerless	Archery	OTC	Deer B License (397-00)	Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only.
Antlerless	Archery	OTC	Deer B License (397-00)	Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only.
Either-sex	Archery	—	General Deer License	—

General Season

October 24, 2026 – November 29, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	—	OTC	Deer B License (003-00)	One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs.
Antlerless	—	OTC	Deer B License (397-00)	Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only.
Antlerless	—	OTC	Deer B License (397-00)	Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only.
Either-sex	—	—	General Deer License	—

Late Season

November 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	—	—	General Deer License	—
Antlerless	—	OTC	Deer B License (397-00)	Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only.
Antlerless	—	OTC	Deer B License (397-00)	Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only.
Antlerless	—	OTC	Deer B License (003-00)	One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs.

Heritage Muzzleloader Season

December 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	Muzzleloader	OTC	Deer B License (003-00)	One per hunter. Valid in all Region 3 HDs.
Antlerless	Muzzleloader	OTC	Deer B License (397-00)	Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only.
Antlerless	Muzzleloader	OTC	Deer B License (397-00)	Up to two licenses per hunter. Valid in HDs 314 and 317 only.
Either-sex	Muzzleloader	—	General Deer License	—

License and Permit Options

Deer B License (003-00)

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

Deer B License (397-00)

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