Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

To the Hunter Education Student

Montana’s hunter education instructors invite you to participate in this hunter education course. As you’ll see, hunting is still very much a way of life in this state, and Montanans are proud of their hunting heritage.

Bountiful landscapes, clean water and air, and few inhabitants all make this an ideal place for wildlife and hunters to roam. Big game populations are at or near record numbers, and hunting access is good. Combine all of these factors, and you have all the components in place for some very special hunting.

This untamed and rugged country, however, can be unforgiving. We urge you to plan your hunt carefully and to always keep safety in mind. Being prepared and knowing what to expect are key ingredients for a memorable hunt. Please study all the information in this manual, and take the time before your hunt to carefully review Montana’s hunting regulations. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask your instructor or contact any Fish, Wildlife & Parks office.

Hunters have worked hard to conserve Montana's wildlife populations and champion its hunting traditions. Keeping this heritage alive requires all hunters to be safe, legal, and responsible.

This manual is dedicated to the hundreds of volunteers who serve as hunter education instructors in Montana. These dedicated men and women give freely of their time, knowledge, and experience to help Montanans in becoming safe, responsible, and involved stewards of our wildlife and hunting heritage. To all of our instructors in the state, we owe a continuing debt of gratitude.

We wish you a lifetime of safe and enjoyable hunting.

Sincerely,
Thomas Baumeister
Education Bureau Chief

How to get in touch with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

TURN IN POACHERS
1-800-TIP-MONT or 1-800-847-6668