regional turkey area · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, fall general)
Montana, United States
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About Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, fall general)
Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, fall general) is a regional turkey area in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 14,859 km² (5,737 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
- 299-02
- Area
- 14,859 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,737 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11,799 km² of public or protected land inside it, 79% 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 | 10,060 | 68% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 612 | 4% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 2 | 513 | 3% |
| The Nature Conservancy of Montana | 413 | 3% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 391 | 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 | 132 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 (spring general, 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 201
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 202 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 202
- 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)
- Moose 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
- Black Bear Hunting District 290
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 299
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, 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 299-02 (spring closed, fall general) (regional turkey area)?
About 14,859 km² (5,737 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, fall general)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11,799 km² of public or protected land, 79% 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 299-02 (spring closed, fall general)?
This page lists 3 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 299-02 (spring closed, fall general)?
In the same unit system: Turkey District 199 (spring general, fall general) and Turkey District 299 (spring general, 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.