(Helena) – Muzzleloader heritage season opens today Saturday, December 9th, and runs through December. 17th. This season is for heritage muzzleloaders only; no other means of taking game, such as archery, is allowed. Note that some areas have elk shoulder seasons through February 15th, where firearms and archery equipment may be allowed.
Hunters should also note that many of Montana’s Block Management Areas (BMAs), even though they are open for upland bird or waterfowl through January 1st, are not allowing the harvest of deer or elk during the muzzleloader heritage season. Make sure to check BMA rules before you hunt.
