mountain goat hunting district · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Mountain Goat Hunting District 517
Montana, United States
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About Mountain Goat Hunting District 517
Mountain Goat Hunting District 517 is a mountain goat hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 955 km² (369 mi²). The town of Red Lodge 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 Mountain goat.
- Unit code
- 517
- Area
- 955 km²
- Area (miles)
- 369 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 778 km² of public or protected land inside it, 81% 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 | 744 | 78% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 29 | 3% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 5 | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 0.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain goat | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 3
- FWP Region 5
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 313
- WMU 316 (wolf management unit)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 316 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Black Bear Hunting District 341
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 502
- Moose Hunting District 514
- Black Bear Hunting District 520
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 525
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 525 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 556
- Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed) (regional turkey area)
- Central Flyway Zone 2 (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Mountain Goat Hunting District 517
- 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 Goat Hunting District 517?
About 955 km² (369 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mountain Goat Hunting District 517?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 778 km² of public or protected land, 81% 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 Mountain Goat Hunting District 517?
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 Mountain Goat Hunting District 517?
In the same unit system: Mountain Goat Hunting District 514 and Mountain Goat Hunting District 518.
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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.