Tuesday, September 15, 2020

MT 2020 Pheasant Hunting Season Dates and Information

 

2020 Pheasant Season Dates

 

Start Date

End Date

Date Setting Process

General

October 10

January 1

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Youth

September 26


 September 27

 




















Ring-necked Pheasant

Pheasants may be taken with a shotgun not larger than a ten gauge; a long, recurve or compound bow and arrow. All other means of taking are prohibited.

Sep 26 - Sep 27 Youth Only

Bag Limit: 3 cock pheasants daily. Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

Legally licensed youth ages 15 and under when accompanied by a nonhunting adult at least 18 years of age. Mentors for Apprentice Hunters must be at least 21 years of age. Transporting Pheasants: It is unlawful to possess or transport within the state any pheasant unless one leg and foot are left naturally attached for evidence of sex. They shall remain attached until they arrive at the permanent residence of the possessor.

Oct 10 - Jan 01

Bag Limit: 3 cock pheasants daily. Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.













        


Make sure to check with the official state DNR / Game / Hunting authorities to confirm that no changes to the seasons have taken place.