Waterfowl Hunting Is In Full Swing In Montana – MFWP
Friday, December 04, 2009
Hunting
Migratory bird hunters are fortunate—they have several more weeks of hunting ahead of them. The seasons close in January in the Central Flyway and in the Pacific Flyway the general season closes Jan. 15.
“This recent cold front is opening a nice window of opportunity for waterfowl hunters in the next few weeks,” said Quentin Kujala, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife management section supervisor.
Licensing requirements for duck and goose hunters vary by age and residency. Hunters may purchase the necessary licenses at all Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices and FWP license providers throughout the state, or online at fwp.mt.gov . The licenses required may include the Montana migratory bird license, Montana conservation license and a hunting access enhancement fee—depending on age and residency. The Federal Migratory Bird Stamp is only available from the U.S. Post Office and at FWP offices. Please review 2009 migratory game bird regulations for details on this hunting opportunity.
Hunters pursuing swans and cranes this season planned ahead by applying for the necessary permits in July for cranes and early September for swans. Successful applicants then purchased the licenses specified in the regulations based on age and residency.
Hunters who didn’t apply to hunt swans and cranes this year may want to prepare for next year by picking up a copy of the 2009 migratory bird regulations at an FWP office, or reading the 2009 regulations and checking for updates for the 2010 season on the FWP Web site at fwp.mt.gov under the Hunting tab.
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