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FWP Region 4
Montana, United States
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About FWP Region 4
FWP Region 4 is a FWP region in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 61,147 km² (23,609 mi²). Towns inside it include Great Falls, Lewistown, Shelby and Cut Bank.
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
- 4
- Area
- 61,147 km²
- Area (miles)
- 23,609 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 16,023 km² of public or protected land inside it, 26% 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 | 7,073 | 12% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 4,280 | 7% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 3,350 | 5% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 4 | 477 | under 1% |
| Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge | 275 | under 1% |
| CHARLES M. RUSSELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 273 | under 1% |
| Omaha | 239 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 86 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 495 | 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 – 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 Mar 1, 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
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 400 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 401
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 401 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Moose Hunting District 401
- Antelope Hunting District 404
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 404
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 404 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 410
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 410 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Black Bear Hunting District 411
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 411
- Black Bear Hunting District 420
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 441
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 447
- Black Bear Hunting District 450
- Antelope Hunting District 471
- Antelope Hunting District 481
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 482
- Antelope Hunting District 490
- Moose Hunting District 494
- Moose Hunting District 496
- Turkey District 499 (spring closed, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Central Flyway Zone 1 (waterfowl zone)
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for FWP Region 4
- 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 4?
About 61,147 km² (23,609 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in FWP Region 4?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 16,023 km² of public or protected land, 26% 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 4?
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 4?
In the same unit system: FWP Region 1, FWP Region 2, FWP Region 3, FWP Region 5, FWP Region 6 and FWP Region 7.
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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.