Hunters: Review Regulation Changes for Blackfoot, Upper Clark Fork

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Deer and elk hunters heading to the Blackfoot and upper Clark Fork this fall should review important regulation changes for the area.

One of the only times that hunters can harvest an antlerless (cow/calf) elk with a general (over-the-counter) elk license in this area is during the third week of the season (Nov. 10-16), and only in some districts.   Be sure to check the district you plan to hunt.

A summary of opportunities for upper Clark Fork and Blackfoot for hunters with a general elk license during rifle season (Oct. 26-Nov. 30) is listed below:

·         HDs 210, 212, 213, 215, 216, 281, 283, 285, 291, 292, & 293:   Brow-tined bulls during the entire season. Antlerless (cow/calf) from Nov. 10-16 only.  

·         HDs 211 & 214:   Brow-tined bulls only for the entire season.

Mule deer hunters will also see some changes this year.   Many Blackfoot and upper Clark Fork hunting districts require a permit—not just a general Deer A license bought over-the-counter—to harvest a mule deer buck.   All HDs in FWP Region 2 require a permit to hunt antlerless mule deer.  

No mule deer permits are available for purchase over-the-counter.  

A summary of mule deer opportunities for general rifle season (Oct. 26-Nov. 30) in the upper Blackfoot and Clark Fork is listed below:

·         HDs 210, 212, 213, 214, 281, 291, 292 & 298:   Permit required to harvest an antlered mule deer buck. ·         HD 211, 215, 216, 283, 285 & 293:   Antlered buck mule deer open to general Deer A license holders.

Deer hunters should check the regulations, available at any license provider or online at fwp.mt.gov, for a summary of other deer hunting opportunities in the upper Clark Fork.   For more information, contact the Missoula FWP office at 406-542-5500.

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