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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: MR5x5 on August 27, 2024, 09:09:05 AM

Title: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: MR5x5 on August 27, 2024, 09:09:05 AM: Going in blind, looking for words of wisdom.... General plan is to get to Great Falls and make the call to head either NE or East. Would love to hear from anybody who knows those areas as to what to expect. I chase a lot of birds, so terrain type etc is not what I'm after. I'm mostly wondering what accessibility will be like. Looks like there is a fair bit of DNR/BLM in the area. Is it worthwhile? I normally avoid such areas like the plague here in WA. I'm well acquainted with door knocking. Is that a good strategy in MT? Are trespass fees the norm? Anything in particular to make sure we do or don't do? Thanks for any feedback.

-Mike R
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: jackson7 on August 27, 2024, 11:40:26 AM: contact Montana fish and game. they will send you block management maps. some areas, walk in, others with permission. can also look online.
Onx will also show the properties available and whether block management, state and the such.
Plenty of paces to hunt. Good luck. Jackson
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: Dan-o on August 27, 2024, 12:31:45 PM: When are you gonna be there?

I'll be E of Great Falls.
We often see tons of pheasants in some spots.

If I find anything good, Ill shoot you a call or text.
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: MR5x5 on August 27, 2024, 12:57:28 PM: Quote from: jackson7 on August 27, 2024, 11:40:26 AM
contact Montana fish and game. they will send you block management maps. some areas, walk in, others with permission. can also look online.
Onx will also show the properties available and whether block management, state and the such.
Plenty of paces to hunt. Good luck. Jackson

Thanks. Will do.
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: MR5x5 on August 27, 2024, 12:58:08 PM: Quote from: Dan-o on August 27, 2024, 12:31:45 PM
When are you gonna be there?

I'll be E of Great Falls.
We often see tons of pheasants in some spots.

If I find anything good, Ill shoot you a call or text.

The opener is Oct 8, so we'll be right around that time.
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: Torrent50 on August 28, 2024, 03:44:20 PM: I think the opener is October 12th this year, not the 8th.
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: MR5x5 on August 28, 2024, 03:54:28 PM: Quote from: Torrent50 on August 28, 2024, 03:44:20 PM

I think the opener is October 12th this year, not the 8th.

:yike: How the heck did I miss that? Thanks...
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: follow maggie on September 08, 2024, 08:03:09 PM: I’d look into block management. Montana has a lot of good access through that program
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: Torrent50 on September 08, 2024, 09:29:31 PM: Also get a copy of the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program access guide. Will give you a lot of spots and contact info for land owners.
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: rmarsh260 on April 28, 2025, 07:53:07 PM: good info on MT, I's like to try it someday
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: nwwanderer on May 01, 2025, 06:21:34 AM: Running into Dan-O and some rooster would be fun!!! Good luck!
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: MR5x5 on May 01, 2025, 11:51:47 AM: Quote from: nwwanderer on May 01, 2025, 06:21:34 AM
Running into Dan-O and some rooster would be fun!!! Good luck!

Running into Dan-o in anything would probably break the thing. :chuckle:
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: Dan-o on May 01, 2025, 01:08:19 PM: Quote from: MR5x5 on May 01, 2025, 11:51:47 AM
Quote from: nwwanderer on May 01, 2025, 06:21:34 AM
Running into Dan-O and some rooster would be fun!!! Good luck!

Running into Dan-o in anything would probably break the thing. :chuckle:

>:(

:hello:
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: nwwanderer on May 01, 2025, 02:50:18 PM: Boy, that was the wrong word, apologies Dan-O!!!
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: jackson7 on May 01, 2025, 05:37:21 PM: Most people in Missoula to Havre go east.
anywhere north of plentywood down to baker area. plenty of block management properties and most of the farmers ranchers i have dealt with were a pleasure to ask.

PS last 2 years few bird hunters had encounter w grizzlies as the plains begin. one was great falls area , other by choteau. should see huns, sharptails and pheasant.
good luck. jackson. if want anything else pm me and we can follow up with a chat.
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: Dan-o on May 01, 2025, 06:11:58 PM: Quote from: nwwanderer on May 01, 2025, 02:50:18 PM
Boy, that was the wrong word, apologies Dan-O!!!

It made me laugh.

MR5X5 and I have known each other for over 25 years.
We've hunted elk and turkeys together just a little....... ;)
Title: Re: MT Pheasant Opener
Post by: Torrent50 on May 02, 2025, 10:59:07 PM: Make sure you have a good first aid kit for the pup and be prepared to pull porcupine quills. My dog has gotten into one two years in a row and last year I talked to several hunters that had their dogs get a face full.