regional turkey area · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Turkey District 499 (spring closed, fall general)
Montana, United States
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About Turkey District 499 (spring closed, fall general)
Turkey District 499 (spring closed, fall general) is a regional turkey area in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 13,982 km² (5,399 mi²). The town of Lewistown is inside it.
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
- 499
- Area
- 13,982 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,399 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,207 km² of public or protected land inside it, 30% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 2,636 | 19% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 809 | 6% |
| Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge | 275 | 2% |
| CHARLES M. RUSSELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 273 | 2% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 252 | 2% |
| Omaha | 192 | 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 4 | 28 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 16 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 25 | 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 | residents source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | non-residents source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 11, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | 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 599 (spring general, fall closed)
- Turkey District 699 (spring closed, fall general)
- Turkey District 799 (spring general, fall general)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 4
- 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
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 411 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 412 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 417 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 420
- Black Bear Hunting District 420
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 426 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 471
- Antelope Hunting District 480
- Antelope Hunting District 481
- Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 482
- Antelope Hunting District 485
- Moose Hunting District 496
- Central Flyway Zone 1 (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Turkey District 499 (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 499 (spring closed, fall general) (regional turkey area)?
About 13,982 km² (5,399 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey District 499 (spring closed, fall general)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,207 km² of public or protected land, 30% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Turkey District 499 (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 499 (spring closed, fall general)?
In the same unit system: Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed), Turkey District 699 (spring closed, fall general) and Turkey District 799 (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.