bison hunting district · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Bison Hunting District 385
Montana, United States
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About Bison Hunting District 385
Bison Hunting District 385 is a bison hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 1,149 km² (444 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Livingston, about 48 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bison.
- Unit code
- 385
- Area
- 1,149 km²
- Area (miles)
- 444 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,072 km² of public or protected land inside it, 93% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 1,069 | 93% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 3 | 1.6 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 1.6 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.2 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bison | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | draw, Absaroka-Beartooth (wilderness) portion source |
| Bison | Nov 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | draw, Gardiner Basin portion source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 3
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 303
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 305
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 313
- WMU 313 (wolf management unit)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 313 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 313
- Moose Hunting District 314
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 314 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 314
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 316 (deer and elk hunting district)
- WMU 316 (wolf management unit)
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 316
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 323
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 329
- Black Bear Hunting District 341
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 500
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 501
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Bison Hunting District 385
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Bison Hunting District 385?
About 1,149 km² (444 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bison Hunting District 385?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,072 km² of public or protected land, 93% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 01 Northern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bison Hunting District 385?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
More on huntgrid.net
Sources
Unit boundary: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Licence: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The official regulations and maps have the final word.