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FWP Region 5
Montana, United States
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About FWP Region 5
FWP Region 5 is a FWP region in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 36,513 km² (14,098 mi²). Towns inside it include Billings, Laurel, Hardin and Red Lodge.
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
- 5
- Area
- 36,513 km²
- Area (miles)
- 14,098 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,550 km² of public or protected land inside it, 23% 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 | 4,542 | 12% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,856 | 5% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,838 | 5% |
| National Park Service | 110 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 58 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 5 | 54 | under 1% |
| Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge | 46 | under 1% |
| LAKE MASON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 46 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 92 | 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 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
- Moose Hunting District 303
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 313
- Moose Hunting District 496
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 502
- Moose Hunting District 514
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 515 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 516
- Moose Hunting District 516
- Black Bear Hunting District 520
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 525
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 525 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 535 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 536
- Antelope Hunting District 556
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 575 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 576
- Black Bear Hunting District 580
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 580 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 580
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 590 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 596
- Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed) (regional turkey area)
- Central Flyway Zone 1 (waterfowl zone)
- Central Flyway Zone 2 (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for FWP Region 5
- 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 5?
About 36,513 km² (14,098 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in FWP Region 5?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,550 km² of public or protected land, 23% 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 5?
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 5?
In the same unit system: FWP Region 3, FWP Region 4 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.