This document was printed at state expense. Information on the cost of publication may be obtained by contacting FWP Paid Advertisement Appears only in publication printed and distributed by FWP Subject Index 12‑hour Closure. .............................. 108 Glandular Scents. .............................. 15 Permit To Modify A H Archery Equipment (PTMAE). ...... 113 Aerial Spotting ................................... 14 Harvest Survey. ............................... 113 Pets & Parasites. ............................. 113 AISPP .............................................. 108 Horn Possession. .............................. 15 Predators and Nongame Hunting. ..... 16 Antelope HD Regulations. ................. 96 How to use these Regulations ........... 12 Prerequisite Licenses. ..................... 108 Antler/Horn/Skull Possession. ........... 15 Hunter Education. ............................ 108 Private Land. ..................................... 16 Archery. ............................................. 14 Hunter Education Requirements. .... 108 Public Land. ....................................... 17 Archery Hunters Hunter Orange Requirement. ............ 15 Public Roadways. .............................. 15 Bow and Arrow License..................109 Hunter with a Disability .................... 113 R Hunter Orange. ..................................15 Hunter, Youth. .................................. 112 Radio‑Collared Animals. .................. 113 Armed Forces. ................................. 108 Hunting Bow. ..................................... 14 Railroad Access. ................................ 17 Artificial Light. .................................... 14 Hunting District Regulations Refund Policy. ...................................111 Availability of Licenses & Permits. ... 109 Antelope...................................... 97-103 Reminders for 2018 ........................... 13 B Deer & Elk. ................................... 34-75 Replacement Licenses. ................... 110 Baiting................................................ 14 Hunting Hours............................ 15, 119 Residency. ....................................... 108 Bear Country, Montana is. ................. 22 I Resident. ......................................... 108 Block Management. ......................... 113 Identification Guide for Antelope, Deer Resident With a Disability Bonus Point System. ........................111 and Elk. .......................................... 20 Conservation License. .................. 113 Bow and Arrow License. .................. 109 Inspection of Wildlife.......................... 15 Restitution.......................................... 16 Bowhunter Education. ..................... 108 Internet (Online) Licensing. ............. 108 Restricted Area Descriptions. .......18‑19 C Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact .. 15 S Check Stations. ................................. 15 K Shotgun. ............................................ 17 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). ..... 11 Kill Site Verification. ........................... 15 Shoulder Seasons ............................. 10 Closed Areas. ...............................18‑19 L Simulated Wildlife. ............................. 16 Conservation License. ..................... 108 Landowner Preference. ....................111 Skull Possession. .............................. 15 Contacts. ........................................... 12 Lawful Methods of Hunting ................ 14 State Game Preserves. ..................... 17 Crossbows. ........................................ 17 Laws and Regulations. .................14‑17 State School Trust Lands. ................. 17 D Legal Descriptions State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). ........................................... 17 Deadlines......................................... 110 Antelope....................................103-107 Stream Access................................... 17 Deer B Licenses. ..................... 109, 110 Deer and Elk. ............................... 75-90 Sunrise‑Sunset Tables. .................... 119 Deer Permit. .................................... 109 Restricted Area Descriptions. .... 18-19 SuperTag Lottery. ............................ 110 Disease or parasite transmission. ... 113 License & Permit Availability T Dogs. ................................................. 15 Chart......................................114–115 Table of Contents............................... 12 Drawing Applications. ...................... 110 License Discount Opportunities. .......111 Tapeworm. ....................................... 113 Drawing Statistics License Validation and Tagging. ........ 17 Traditional Handguns. ....................... 17 Antelope..............................................96 Littering. ............................................. 15 Transport of Wildlife. .......................... 16 Deer. ....................................................32 M Maps Tribal Land. ........................................ 17 Elk ....................................................33 Index Two‑way Communication. ................. 15 Duplicate Bow Hunter Certificates. .. 108 Antelope........................................ 91-95 U Duplicate Certificates....................... 108 Deer & Elk. ................................... 23-31 Motorized Vehicles. ........................... 15 Unlawful Methods of E Hunting Game Animals..............14‑15 Elk Drawing Statistics. ....................... 33 MT-PLAN ......................................... 113 Muzzleloader (requirements). ............ 17 Unlocking Public Lands ................... 113 Elk License. ............................. 109, 110 W Elk Permit. ....................................... 109 N Night Vision Equipment. .................... 15 Waste of Game. ................................. 17 F Weapons Restrictions. ....................... 17 Fees..................................................111 Nongame Species, Classification. ..... 16 Nonresident, Obtaining a License. .. 108 Weapons Restricted Areas ...........18‑19 Firearm Hunters................................. 15 Weed Control. .................................. 113 Firearm Hunter Orange ..................... 15 O Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) ............... 16 Weed‑Free Hay. .............................. 113 Firearms. ........................................... 14 Online Licensing. ............................. 108 WMA. ................................................. 17 Furbearers, Classification. ................. 16 Outfitters and Guides......................... 16 Wolves. .............................................. 21 Furbearer Traps. ................................ 15 Y G P Party Applications. ........................... 110 Youth Age 11.................................... 112 Game Damage Hunt Roster Rules. 108 Permit To Hunt From a Youth Hunter. ................................... 112 General Information. ........................ 113 Vehicle (PTHFV)........................... 113 Youth Hunter, Opportunities. ........... 112 General Regulations. ....................15‑16 4 Turn In Poachers. Enough is Enough! Make the call: 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668) Waiting for new shoulder season page for 2018 10 Turn In Poachers. Enough is Enough! Make the call: 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668) http://fwp.mt.gov/cwd WHAT IS CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE? WHY IS CWD MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT? CWD is a progressive, fatal neurological disease that effects deer, elk and • Helps manage long term population decline in infected herds. (Some states moose. It has been present for some years in states and Canadian provinces have seen more than 40% decline in mule deer.) north, east and south of Montana, but was first found in wild deer in the state • Decreases prevalence and likelihood of spread. in 2017 during focused CWD surveillance throughout south central Montana. • Helps slow the decline of wildlife related recreation opportunities. CWD has not been shown to spread to people, pets, livestock or wildlife • Controls potential declines in property value. outside of the deer family. However, the World Health Organization and • CWD has broader impacts to Montana’s hunting and outdoor legacy. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend not consuming meat from an animal known to be infected with CWD. The CDC also recommends that hunters have deer tested if they were harvested in DON’T ACCIDENTALLY SPREAD CWD areas where CWD is known to be present. To Montana from other states Animals may carry the disease for years, and appear perfectly healthy. In their It is unlawful to transport into Montana from states or Canadian provinces that final months, however, they appear emaciated with drooling and drooping have experienced CWD a whole carcass, whole head, brain or spinal column heads and ears, among other symptoms (see http://fwp.mt.gov/cwd). from white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose or elk. Those states and provinces WHERE IS CWD? include Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, During the 2017 general game animal season CWD was discovered in deer Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, in Carbon County just north of Wyoming (as a result of intensive sampling at Wisconsin, Wyoming, Alberta and Saskatchewan. check stations in south central Montana) and in northern Liberty County near • Keep in mind that “evidence of sex requirements” must always be met