black bear hunting district · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Black Bear Hunting District 170
Montana, United States
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About Black Bear Hunting District 170
Black Bear Hunting District 170 is a black bear hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 938 km² (362 mi²). The town of Kalispell is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 170
- Area
- 938 km²
- Area (miles)
- 362 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 88 km² of public or protected land inside it, 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 51 | 5% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 17 | 2% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 1 | 11 | 1% |
| Flathead County Waterfowl Production Area | 4.9 | under 1% |
| FLATHEAD COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 4.9 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 3.2 | under 1% |
| Montana Audubon & Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation | 1.8 | under 1% |
| City of Kalispell | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Apr 15, 2027 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Black Bear Hunting District 103
- Black Bear Hunting District 110
- Black Bear Hunting District 120
- Black Bear Hunting District 130
- Black Bear Hunting District 140
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Black Bear Hunting District 170
- 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 Black Bear Hunting District 170?
About 938 km² (362 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Black Bear Hunting District 170?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 88 km² of public or protected land, 9% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Black Bear Hunting District 170?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Black Bear Hunting District 170?
In the same unit system: Black Bear Hunting District 103, Black Bear Hunting District 110, Black Bear Hunting District 120, Black Bear Hunting District 130 and Black Bear Hunting District 140.
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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.