regional turkey area · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general)
Montana, United States
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About Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general)
Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general) is a regional turkey area in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 11,613 km² (4,484 mi²). Towns inside it include Missoula and Hamilton.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 299
- Area
- 11,613 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,484 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,857 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 | 7,402 | 64% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 504 | 4% |
| The Nature Conservancy of Montana | 413 | 4% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 391 | 3% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 2 | 342 | 3% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 169 | 1% |
| Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Swan River State Forest | 168 | 1% |
| University of Montana, College of Forestry and Conservation | 83 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 128 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | residents source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | non-residents source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | females, residents source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | females, non-residents source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 11, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | females, non-residents source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 11, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | non-residents source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 15, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | bearded, residents source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 15, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | bearded, non-residents source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 25, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | bearded, non-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
- Turkey District 199 (spring general, fall general)
- Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, fall general)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 2
- Black Bear Hunting District 200
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 201 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 204
- Black Bear Hunting District 216
- Moose Hunting District 230
- Black Bear Hunting District 240
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 240
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 240
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 240 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Moose Hunting District 240
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 250
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 250 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 250
- Moose Hunting District 261
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 261
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 270 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 270
- Moose Hunting District 270
- Moose Hunting District 285
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 285 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Black Bear Hunting District 290
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 299
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general)
- 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 Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general) (regional turkey area)?
About 11,613 km² (4,484 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,857 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 Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general)?
This page lists 9 seasons a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general)?
In the same unit system: Turkey District 199 (spring general, fall general) and Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, fall general).
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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.