It’s fall and hunting season is upon us. Soon the mornings will be crisp and cold and the leaves will be turning. Under the Big Sky, this is the season many of us spend the whole year looking forward to. In the following forecasts, FWP outlines what hunters can expect for deer, elk and pronghorn seasons around the state. We also have a fairly in-depth upland game bird forecast. Along with this great information, we have some tips on being safe in bear country and the importance of being good stewards when hunting on private lands.

• Northwest Montana (Region 1)
• Western Montana (Region 2)
• Southwest Montana (Region 3)
• North-central Montana (Region 4)
• South-central Montana (Region 5)
• Northeast Montana (Region 6)
• Southeast Montana (Region 7)
• Upland game bird season outlook