01 / Season structure
When and how.
Apr 15, 2026 to Jun 15, 2026
Sep 5, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026
Confirm tag availability, current regulations, boundaries, legal methods, ammunition rules, closures, and access before you act. The agency source and your issued tag control.
02 / Sportsman’s Illustrated notes
What to solve before opening day.
A hunt boundary does not establish legal access. Confirm ownership, entry, closures, road conditions, and property-specific rules with the current land manager.
Confirm the exact unit dates and current bait, dog, electronic-call, motorized-access, and grizzly-bear rules before hunting.
A relatively direct tag and season structure. Access and current conditions still require real homework.
03 / Regulatory record
Read the official material.
These sources establish the hunt record above. They can be updated after our verification date.