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.
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.
In Unit 314, deer hunting can be done with a general license. Whitetails in the valley are usually found on private land along the Yellowstone River to the east. During the early season, these whitetails can often be spotted in the agriculture fields.
This general whitetail unit covers the west slope of the Crazy Mountains and many hunters find success in the area every year. Since about 80% of this unit is private land with intermittent agriculture, whitetail deer can be found in much of the area. These deer naturally seek out areas with dense cover and nearby access to food and water. When scouting for a mature buck, it is recommended to start with any areas that include creek bottoms and irrigated fields.
This large district is a general tag found in Southwest Montana. Several notable mountain ranges are found within the unit including the Gravelly range to the east and the Blacktail and Ruby Mountain ranges to the west. Whitetail populations in this area are strong.
Whitetail hunting can be done in Unit 393 with a general tag. This district, located in southwest Montana on the east slope of the Bridger Mountains, is renowned for its high population of game animals, both deer and elk. In addition to providing excellent hunting opportunities, it is also renowned for its stunning natural scenery.
This general hunt unit is situated in northcentral Montana, where the majority of the land is used for dryland farming. The terrain is relatively flat, with only slight variations in the form of breaks in the landscape along major rivers and creeks. Despite the relatively unvaried topography, this area is known to be home to a number of good bucks.
Located in the Snowy and Little Snowy Mountains of central Montana, south of Lewistown, this hunt district is renowned for its stunning natural scenery as well as its exceptional hunting opportunities. The district is home to good populations of whitetail deer, which tend to concentrate around private lands and river bottoms, and offers favorable hunting conditions overall.
Hunt District 412, located in central Montana, encompasses the Judith Mountain Range and the North and South Moccasin Ranges. Sportsmen can hunt whitetail deer in this district with a general tag, with higher densities of these deer found in the foothills. Whitetail deer may be more difficult to spot early in the season, but their numbers tend to increase as the rut progresses in November.
This hunt district, located in south central Montana, is almost entirely composed of private land and is a general unit for deer hunting. Despite being overlooked by some hunters, Unit 502 is home to a large population of whitetail deer, which some may consider overpopulated due to the limited habitat in the area.
Unit 515 is situated in south central Montana, northwest of Billings and north of Columbus. This general unit is bordered by the Musselshell River to the north and the Yellowstone River to the south. Whitetail deer are predominantly found near creek and river bottoms.
Unit 535 is a general unit for whitetail and is located in central Montana, north of Roundup and south of Winnett. It is bounded by the Musselshell River on the south and east, and is mostly private land. The Big Snowy Mountains are located just to the north, while the Little Snowy Mountains are in the northwest corner of the unit. Whitetails can be found around the agriculture fields near the Musselshell River and Flatwillow Creek. Despite a population decline due to disease in 2012, overall harvest statistics for this unit are good.
Unit 590 is located east of Billings and south of Roundup, and includes the Bull Mountains to the north of the Yellowstone River and Pine Ridge to the south of the river. Whitetail deer can often be found near agriculture and in thick cover along the Yellowstone River, Musselshell River, and some of the creeks in the district. Whitetail can be hunted with a general tag.
Located in northeastern Montana, this hunting district provides good hunting opportunities for mule deer and whitetail, with a number of mature bucks taken annually. The region is predominantly agricultural land with some scattered coulees. Unit 640 is a general tag area for deer hunters.
Unit 650 is a general tag area for deer hunters in northeastern Montana. The highest number of whitetail deer can be found in and around the agricultural areas within this unit.
Unit 670 is located in Montana's Hi-Line region and is predominantly made up of prairie and river bottom habitat, which supports a large deer population. This unit can be hunted with a general tag. In past years, some good deer have been taken in this district towards the end of the rifle season. While giant bucks are not common in this region, they can occasionally be found, particularly when the weather is bad in Canada. The district as a whole has good whitetail numbers and overall quality.
This hunting district is located in the northcentral part of the state and includes the Bears Paw Mountain Range, which is located north of the Missouri River and south of the town of Havre. The Rocky Boy Indian Reservation is situated within the district, which presents challenges for both hunters and game managers. Whitetail deer can be found in good numbers in the southern and western parts of this district and can be hunted with a general tag.
Hunt District 700 is located in eastern Montana, in the region known as the Missouri River Breaks. This district offers not only excellent hunting opportunities, but also stunning scenery. Whitetail deer can usually be found in their summer areas, near agriculture and creek bottoms, during the archery season. Whitetail can be hunted with a general tag in Unit 700.
This southeastern Montana hunting district offers not only excellent hunting opportunities, but also breathtaking scenery. Both deer and elk can be hunted in both the archery and rifle seasons with a general tag in this region.
Located in the southeast corner of Montana, Hunt District 705 is bordered by the Powder River to the west. This is a general unit for deer hunting. Whitetail and mule deer are scattered throughout the district.