black bear hunting district · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Black Bear Hunting District 280
Montana, United States
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About Black Bear Hunting District 280
Black Bear Hunting District 280 is a black bear hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 3,766 km² (1,454 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Helena, about 21 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 American black bear.
- Unit code
- 280
- Area
- 3,766 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,454 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,836 km² of public or protected land inside it, 75% 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 | 2,488 | 66% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 2 | 164 | 4% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 162 | 4% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 71 | 2% |
| Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Swan River State Forest | 45 | 1% |
| University of Montana, College of Forestry and Conservation | 14 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 4.2 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy of Montana | 4.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 7.9 | 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 130
- Black Bear Hunting District 150
- Black Bear Hunting District 290
- Black Bear Hunting District 300
- Black Bear Hunting District 301
- Black Bear Hunting District 450
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 2
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 280
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 280 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Moose Hunting District 280
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 281 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 285 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 285
- Moose Hunting District 285
- Moose Hunting District 293
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 293 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Black Bear Hunting District 280
- 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 280?
About 3,766 km² (1,454 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Black Bear Hunting District 280?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,836 km² of public or protected land, 75% 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 Black Bear Hunting District 280?
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 280?
In the same unit system: Black Bear Hunting District 130, Black Bear Hunting District 150, Black Bear Hunting District 290, Black Bear Hunting District 300, Black Bear Hunting District 301 and Black Bear Hunting District 450.
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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.