mountain lion management unit · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Mountain Lion Management Unit 309
Montana, United States
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About Mountain Lion Management Unit 309
Mountain Lion Management Unit 309 is a mountain lion management unit in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 447 km² (173 mi²). Towns inside it include Bozeman and Belgrade.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Cougar (mountain lion).
- Unit code
- 309
- Area
- 447 km²
- Area (miles)
- 173 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 37 km² of public or protected land inside it, 8% 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 Unknown Local Government | 18 | 4% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 9.2 | 2% |
| Unknown | 7.0 | 2% |
| City of Bozeman | 2.9 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 3 | 1.3 | under 1% |
| Gallatin County | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.2 | under 1% |
| City of Belgrade | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Dec 1, 2026 to May 25, 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
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 304
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 309 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Black Bear Hunting District 309
- Antelope Hunting District 311
- Moose Hunting District 311
- Moose Hunting District 312
- Moose Hunting District 313
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 314
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 393
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Mountain Lion Management Unit 309
- 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 Mountain Lion Management Unit 309?
About 447 km² (173 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mountain Lion Management Unit 309?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 37 km² of public or protected land, 8% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or Unknown Local Government. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Mountain Lion Management Unit 309?
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 Mountain Lion Management Unit 309?
In the same unit system: Mountain Lion Management Unit 301, Mountain Lion Management Unit 304 and Mountain Lion Management Unit 312.
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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.