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Black Bear Hunting District 317
Montana, United States
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About Black Bear Hunting District 317
Black Bear Hunting District 317 is a black bear hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 12,691 km² (4,900 mi²). Towns inside it include Butte-Silver Bow and Dillon.
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
- 317
- Area
- 12,691 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,900 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,075 km² of public or protected land inside it, 56% 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 | 3,014 | 24% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 2,313 | 18% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,348 | 11% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 3 | 234 | 2% |
| Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | 208 | 2% |
| RED ROCK LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 208 | 2% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 19 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy of Montana | 17 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 39 | 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 3
- Antelope Hunting District 311
- Moose Hunting District 320
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 320
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 320
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 320 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 320
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 322
- Antelope Hunting District 322
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 322 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 323 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 324 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Moose Hunting District 330
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 330
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 331
- Moose Hunting District 332
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 340
- Antelope Hunting District 340
- Moose Hunting District 340
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 340 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 340
- Antelope Hunting District 360
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Black Bear Hunting District 317
- 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 317?
About 12,691 km² (4,900 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Black Bear Hunting District 317?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,075 km² of public or protected land, 56% 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 317?
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 317?
In the same unit system: Black Bear Hunting District 301, Black Bear Hunting District 316 and Black Bear Hunting District 341.
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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.