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Black Bear Hunting District 580
Montana, United States
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About Black Bear Hunting District 580
Black Bear Hunting District 580 is a black bear hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 29,076 km² (11,226 mi²). Towns inside it include Billings, Laurel and Hardin.
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
- 580
- Area
- 29,076 km²
- Area (miles)
- 11,226 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,103 km² of public or protected land inside it, 14% 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 | 1,639 | 6% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 1,309 | 5% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 981 | 3% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 53 | under 1% |
| Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge | 46 | under 1% |
| LAKE MASON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 46 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 5 | 44 | under 1% |
| GRASS LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 14 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 63 | 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 319
- Black Bear Hunting District 341
- Black Bear Hunting District 411
- Black Bear Hunting District 420
- Black Bear Hunting District 440
- Black Bear Hunting District 510
- Black Bear Hunting District 520
- Black Bear Hunting District 700
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 5
- Moose Hunting District 303
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 313
- Moose Hunting District 496
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 502
- Moose Hunting District 514
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 515 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 516
- Antelope Hunting District 526
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 535 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 536
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 540
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 540 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 556
- Antelope Hunting District 576
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 580 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 580
- Antelope Hunting District 586
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 590 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 596
- Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed) (regional turkey area)
- Central Flyway Zone 1 (waterfowl zone)
- Central Flyway Zone 2 (waterfowl zone)
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Black Bear Hunting District 580
- 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 580?
About 29,076 km² (11,226 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Black Bear Hunting District 580?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,103 km² of public or protected land, 14% 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 580?
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 580?
In the same unit system: Black Bear Hunting District 319, Black Bear Hunting District 341, Black Bear Hunting District 411, Black Bear Hunting District 420, Black Bear Hunting District 440, Black Bear Hunting District 510, Black Bear Hunting District 520 and Black Bear Hunting District 700.
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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.