MT Deer Hunting Outlook

This season deer hunters in Montana will find another mix of hunting opportunities across the state when the general season opens Oct. 26.

On the upside, FWP wildlife biologists are reporting better fawn production and survival in many areas. Like other big game hunting, a nice cold front with plenty of snow should lead to some good hunting this season. On the downside, reports of another spotty outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, a fatal virus in deer that’s caused by biting insects, are coming in from across Montana.