MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS
Following the extension of Montana Gov.
Steve Bullock’s directive that out of state travelers must quarantine for 14
days, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has suspended nonresident hunting
seasons for spring turkey and black bear until at least April 24.
On Tuesday, Gov. Bullock extended the
mandatory quarantine directive related to COVID-19 through April 24 for
travelers arriving in Montana from another state or country. The quarantine
directive for out-of-state travelers applies to public outdoor recreation,
grocery shopping and other activities.
“We place a high value on the ability to
get outside and hunt, both for our residents and visitors. However, suspending
the nonresident turkey and black bear seasons for now will keep everyone safer
and help all of us remain consistent with Gov. Bullock’s directives,” Director
Williams said.
Spring turkey season, which begins April
11, and spring black bear season, which begins April 15, will still be open to
resident hunters; however, travel and social distancing directives need to be
followed as hunters make their plans and head into the field.
Nonresidents who wish to return their
license will be issued a refund.
For more information related to FWP’s response to COVID-19, please look online at fwp.mt.gov.
