Can you hunt in glacier national park

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Hunting in northwestern Montana is like no other place in the United States, offering such a wide array of big game. The season for archery starts on the first Saturday in September to the Sunday before elk season opens. Elk season is from the end of October for 37 days until the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The western side of the Swan Crest Mountains shows promise too, for some great hunting. Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wildernesses: Within Flathead, there are a number of wilderness areas, such as the Great Bear Wilderness and Bob Marshall Wilderness, covering over a million acres of prime hunting ground, with more than 2, miles of trails.

You can get permits through the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. You can check the website of the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks for the prices of various hunting licenses.

Possession of bows, spears, traps or nets in the park is prohibited. Hunters may not pursue, dress out, or transport legally wounded or killed animals that end up within park boundaries unless they are accompanied by a park ranger. Hunters should call park headquarters at to report such incidents and to arrange for a ranger escort. Violators are investigated and aggressively prosecuted and are subject to penalties including fines, restitution, and the forfeiture of vehicles, equipment and personal property associated with the violations.

Park rangers operate random check stations during hunting season to verify compliance with hunting and firearms regulations. Rangers also combine wildlife research monitoring flights with hunting patrols and other plain-clothes surveillance techniques to prevent poaching within the park.

The public is encouraged to help preserve the natural resources of the area by reporting illegal or suspicious hunting activity. Looking for a unique Montana adventure in the heart of bear, elk, deer and lion country?

Look no further than Swan Mountain Outfitters! For Hunters… a more challenging environment for Montana big game hunting. Free chase horseback hunting in the mountainous Bob Marshall Wilderness, national forests, and state land areas. For Anglers… beginners to experts can enjoy both spin casting and fly fishing on lakes, rivers, and streams. For Vacationers… a multi-sport adventure opportunity with fishing, floating, riding, and camping.