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When books about duck hunting are written, they
usually focus on the Chesapeake Bay, the Canadian prairie wetland
country, or the great mallard hunting in Arkansas. But Montana
waterfowlers know a pretty good secret—there's plenty
of great duck and goose hunting in Big Sky Country. The seasons
are long, the limits are usually generous, and the best hunting
is in some of the most spectacular country in the world!
Want to duck hunt at high altitude? Try Red Rock
Lakes and the Centennial Valley in October. Looking for big concentrations
of geese? The snow goose migration into Freezeout Lake at the
end of October and the beginning of November is spectacular. Looking
to do a little hunting late in the fall, after big game seasons
have closed? There's probably a pretty good mallard shoot to be
had on the Yellowstone, the Missouri, or the Flathead, not to
mention warm water springs across the state. And for much of the
fall, a duck hunting expedition in the morning can be combined
with a little pheasant walk in the afternoon.
Don't miss a chance to get out on the marsh as dawn
breaks and the whisper of wings cuts through the still morning
air!
Rules
and Regulations ...
Checklist
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Obtaining or Renewing a Hunting License?
Hunting and fishing licenses are issued
through the Montana
Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MFWP). Hunting and
fishing licenses can generally be purchased at any
retail outlet that deals in hunting and fishing
equipment, such as sporting goods stores. However,
tags for some species of big game are only available
through drawings. Regulations booklets, Federal
Duck Stamps, and season/harvest information
can usually also be obtained through those retailers.
In addition to licensing, MFWP has jurisdiction
over the following:
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hunting and fishing regulations
such as season timing and duration;
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animal control and management
of non-endangered wildlife species;
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management of State parks, forests
and recreation areas; and
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game warden information.
To report violations, or if you have
any questions, call one of the following numbers:
1-800-TIP-MONT • 1-800-634-0690
• (406) 876-668 • (406) 675-4700 •
(406) 752-5501
Note to Migratory Waterfowl
Hunters:
In order to hunt migratory waterfowl in Montana,
you must possess a Conservation License, a State Duck
Stamp, and a Federal Duck Stamp. Duck Stamps can be
purchased at any retail outlet that sells hunting
and fishing equipment, such as sporting goods stores,
K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc. Duck Stamps can also be ordered
online, or by calling either (800) DUCK499 or
(800) STAMP24. Further information can be found through
the Federal
Duck Stamp Office home page.
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