Bison Hunt Information

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