Spring bear hunting, Mt - nonresident
Hi guys! Im a 22 year old norwegian moving to Bozeman, Mt in January 2012 and I'll be studying there for 4-5 months.
Im interesting to hunt some black bear if it's possible and to a reasonable price. I've been reading on "http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/" but its not clear to me yet. Do I need to apply before I want hunt? Where do I buy a tag and how expensive is it? Do I need a guide or can I hunt without one? (Im not an american) Hope someone can clearify this for me. :) Best regards Morten, Norway |
The black bear regulations are available here:
http://fwp.mt.gov/fwpDoc.jsp?id=48860 You can buy a tag over the counter and it'll cost about $370 because you're a non-resident. You don't need a guide. You will have to take the free black bear identification quiz. The FWP office in Bozeman can get you all squared away. I've seen quite a few bears in the Bridgers and up Hyalite. Just don't be an idiot and accidentally shoot a grizzly...unless it's the University of Montana variety. Go Bobcats!!! Good luck. |
if you're a full time student you may qualify as a resident... I did when I was in CO.
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Originally Posted by salukipv1
(Post 3871378)
if you're a full time student you may qualify as a resident... I did when I was in CO.
Since you were born after 1985 you'll also have to show proof of completion of an approved hunter education course before you can buy any hunting licenses. Here's a link to MT hunter ed if you need to take it. http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/hunterEd.html |
Thanks AK JEFF.
About this hunter education course.. How advanced is it? Where and when? I've already got a "hunter-exam" from Norway. Is this enough or do EVERYONE born after 1985 take this course no matter what? Morten |
Originally Posted by villreinen
(Post 3873467)
Thanks AK JEFF.
About this hunter education course.. How advanced is it? Where and when? I've already got a "hunter-exam" from Norway. Is this enough or do EVERYONE born after 1985 take this course no matter what? Morten The Montana hunter education course isn't advanced at all. It's basic firearm safety and hunter etiquette. I took it when I was 10 years old. You should contact the Montana FWP to see if your Norweigan hunter exam would qualify. This is the wording straight from the FWP website: http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/hunterEd.html "You must have a hunting license to hunt any of Montana's game animals. To purchase a Montana hunting license, any person born after January 1, 1985 must show a certificate of completing a hunter education course issued by:
My gut feeling is they won't accept it, even though they really should, because my understanding is your hunter qualification program is rather rigorous. It doesn't hurt to ask them though because they might accept it. They can give you the class schedule and if you have to take it don't worry. If you have a very basic understanding of hunting and just a little common sense you'll do fine. The course is free and is only a couple of days (usually a few hours in the evenings). Good luck with the black bears. I've seen plenty of them around Bridger Bowl and Flathead Pass just a short drive from Bozeman. A college buddy of mine shot one up Bear Canyon after school one day and he was back in town by dark. |
Thanks again Jeff! Really helpful! Im sending a mail to Montana FWP as we speak. Hopefully it's getting solved before the may-hunt!
One more thing, if you dont mind me asking, is it difficult/expensive to rent a rifle in Bozeman? Bare in mind that I'm a foreign on a student-visa so Im not sure what weapon-regulations they got over there. Originally I was planning bringing my own rifle, but it seems difficult beacause the goverment over there require that I apply before I bring my weapon. And the application demands that I need to have a hunting license bought in USA, which I dont have yet. ;) Morten |
Originally Posted by villreinen
(Post 3876090)
Thanks again Jeff! Really helpful! Im sending a mail to Montana FWP as we speak. Hopefully it's getting solved before the may-hunt!
One more thing, if you dont mind me asking, is it difficult/expensive to rent a rifle in Bozeman? Bare in mind that I'm a foreign on a student-visa so Im not sure what weapon-regulations they got over there. Originally I was planning bringing my own rifle, but it seems difficult beacause the goverment over there require that I apply before I bring my weapon. And the application demands that I need to have a hunting license bought in USA, which I dont have yet. ;) Morten Good luck, Jeff |
I have now done some research and I found out that:
- The conservation license is not enough proof in order to bring my trusty rifle into the US. I need a valid hunting license. - My hunter exam from norway is not valid in the united states although I've been a hunter for 6 years now. So Im forced to take the hunter education course either online or in Bozeman when I arrive in January + a field day which is mandatory. How Im gonna bring my rifle or get a rifle is another question.. Suggestions? |
If you hunt with a guide good chance they could provide the rifle.
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Originally Posted by villreinen
(Post 3880423)
I have now done some research and I found out that:
- The conservation license is not enough proof in order to bring my trusty rifle into the US. I need a valid hunting license. - My hunter exam from norway is not valid in the united states although I've been a hunter for 6 years now. So Im forced to take the hunter education course either online or in Bozeman when I arrive in January + a field day which is mandatory. How Im gonna bring my rifle or get a rifle is another question.. Suggestions? The other option I can think of is to go through the hunter safety course, get your hunting license and have somebody in Norway ship your rifle to you (presuming Norway allows that). It would have to be shipped to an FFL (Federal Firearms License) holder (usually a sporting goods store or gunsmith) and they charge a minimal fee to process the paperwork and give you your rifle. The thing is just call around and ask questions. |
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