FWP region · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
FWP Region 1
Montana, United States
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About FWP Region 1
FWP Region 1 is a FWP region in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 29,236 km² (11,288 mi²). Towns inside it include Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Libby.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Grey wolf and Bobcat.
- Unit code
- 1
- Area
- 29,236 km²
- Area (miles)
- 11,288 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 22,167 km² of public or protected land inside it, 76% 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 | 20,710 | 71% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,196 | 4% |
| Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Stillwater State Forest | 489 | 2% |
| Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Swan River State Forest | 284 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 93 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 1 | 59 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 35 | under 1% |
| Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge | 32 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 111 | 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: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database); 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grey wolf | Sep 15, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | source |
| Bobcat | Dec 1, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | residents 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
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 100
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 100 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Black Bear Hunting District 100
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 100
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 101 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 103 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Black Bear Hunting District 103
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 103
- Moose Hunting District 106
- Moose Hunting District 110
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 121 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 121
- Black Bear Hunting District 121
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 121
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 123
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 140
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 140 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Black Bear Hunting District 140
- Black Bear Hunting District 150
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 150 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 150
- Moose Hunting District 150
- Turkey District 199 (spring general, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for FWP Region 1
- 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 FWP Region 1?
About 29,236 km² (11,288 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in FWP Region 1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 22,167 km² of public or protected land, 76% 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 FWP Region 1?
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 FWP Region 1?
In the same unit system: FWP Region 2 and FWP Region 4.
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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.