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Moose Hunting District 280
Montana, United States
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About Moose Hunting District 280
Moose Hunting District 280 is a moose hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 787 km² (304 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Helena, about 71 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 Moose (Eurasian elk).
- Unit code
- 280
- Area
- 787 km²
- Area (miles)
- 304 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 787 km² of public or protected land inside it, 100% 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 | 787 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Moose Hunting District 150
- Moose Hunting District 285
- Moose Hunting District 293
- Moose Hunting District 422
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Moose 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 Moose Hunting District 280?
About 787 km² (304 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Moose Hunting District 280?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 787 km² of public or protected land, 100% 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 Moose Hunting District 280?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Moose Hunting District 280?
In the same unit system: Moose Hunting District 150, Moose Hunting District 285, Moose Hunting District 293 and Moose Hunting District 422.
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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.