2025-2026 Bison Hunt Season
Bison Hunt Application, Harvest Regulations and Protocols (UPDATE 8/28/25):
- Bison applications will no longer be accepted a few days before actual hunt, rather applications will be required “2-weeks” before hunt date. This will be firm, no exceptions.
- New extended dates for Bison Hunt, September 1st to March 31st with March being bulls only.
- West Yellowstone will now be open, CTUIR Wildlife Andrew Wildbill will provide more information about this soon, or if you have questions call (541) 429–7282 Andrew Wildbill, Wildlife Program Manager
- 2025-26 Bison Applications will be available as soon as possible as we're working out details.
- 2021-2022 Beattie Gulch shooting closure
CTUIR F&W Enforcement is required to be on site at time of hunt so please provide a potential hunt date or contact of any immediate changes.
CTUIR F&W Enforcement will meet with you upon arrival for Bison Hunt/Montana.
Keep in mind application is a process and the background check may take some time.
Bison Orientation is required every 3-years
Reminder there is to be at least 2 on the application.
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CTUIR Enforcement and Staff Contacts:
- (541) 215–0758 Officer, Dick Bobbitt
- (541) 310–2955 Officer, Tommy Thompson
- (541) 969-0066 Officer, Jared Rogers
- Ph. 541.969.7127 Officer - Boon Setser
- (541) 429–7282 Andrew Wildbill, Wildlife Program Manager
CTUIR FWC Contacts:
- (541) 429 – 7249 Clifford Stanger, FWC Staff Secretary
- (541) 429 – 7371 Corinne Sams, FWC Chair
CTUIR BISON HUNT INFORMATION
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Bison Hunt Hotline (pre-recorded): 406-577-7889
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Webcams - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
- Hunt By Species: Bison | Montana FWP (mt.gov)
- Gardner Map
- Cinnabar Map
- Cookecity Map
- Jardine Map