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Moose Hunting District 496
Montana, United States
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About Moose Hunting District 496
Moose Hunting District 496 is a moose hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 14,774 km² (5,704 mi²). The town of Lewistown is inside it.
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
- 496
- Area
- 14,774 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,704 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,265 km² of public or protected land inside it, 29% 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 | 2,833 | 19% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 790 | 5% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 534 | 4% |
| Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge | 46 | under 1% |
| LAKE MASON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 46 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 4 | 39 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 17 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 5 | 6.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 5.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 303
- Moose Hunting District 390
- Moose Hunting District 447
- Moose Hunting District 494
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 4
- FWP Region 5
- Black Bear Hunting District 411
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 411
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 411 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 412 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 416
- Black Bear Hunting District 420
- Antelope Hunting District 420
- Antelope Hunting District 430
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 448
- Antelope Hunting District 480
- Antelope Hunting District 490
- Turkey District 499 (spring closed, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 502
- Antelope Hunting District 516
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 535 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 540
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 540 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 546
- Black Bear Hunting District 580
- Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed) (regional turkey area)
- Central Flyway Zone 1 (waterfowl zone)
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Moose Hunting District 496
- 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 496?
About 14,774 km² (5,704 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Moose Hunting District 496?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,265 km² of public or protected land, 29% 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 496?
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 496?
In the same unit system: Moose Hunting District 303, Moose Hunting District 390, Moose Hunting District 447 and Moose Hunting District 494.
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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.