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FWP Region 3
Montana, United States
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About FWP Region 3
FWP Region 3 is a FWP region in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 49,496 km² (19,110 mi²). Towns inside it include Bozeman, Butte-Silver Bow, Helena, Belgrade, Livingston and Dillon.
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
- 3
- Area
- 49,496 km²
- Area (miles)
- 19,110 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 27,823 km² of public or protected land inside it, 56% 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 | 19,227 | 39% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 4,895 | 10% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2,623 | 5% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 3 | 643 | 1% |
| Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | 208 | under 1% |
| RED ROCK LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 208 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 116 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 105 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 149 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Black Bear Hunting District 301
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 302
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 304
- Antelope Hunting District 311
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 312
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 312
- Moose Hunting District 312
- Black Bear Hunting District 316
- Black Bear Hunting District 317
- Antelope Hunting District 318
- Black Bear Hunting District 319
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 321
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 322
- Antelope Hunting District 322
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 323 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Moose Hunting District 330
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 330
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 331 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Moose Hunting District 332
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 340
- Black Bear Hunting District 341
- Antelope Hunting District 360
- Moose Hunting District 380
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for FWP Region 3
- 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 3?
About 49,496 km² (19,110 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in FWP Region 3?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 27,823 km² of public or protected land, 56% 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 3?
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 3?
In the same unit system: FWP Region 2, FWP Region 4 and FWP Region 5.
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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.