Public land that may allow hunting in Missoula County, Montana
11 listed public land units overlap Missoula County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Montana unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead National Forest National Forest land | 2,414,257 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Flathead County, Powell County + 4 more |
| Lolo National Forest National Forest land | 2,301,840 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Missoula County, Mineral County + 6 more |
| Bitterroot National Forest National Forest land | 1,127,049 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Ravalli County, Missoula County |
| BLM Missoula Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 175,605 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Powell County, Missoula County + 1 more |
| Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 63,145 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Missoula County, Powell County |
| Clearwater State Forest State forest | 26,595 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Missoula County |
| Marshall Creek Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 24,847 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Missoula County |
| Marshall Creek State wildlife / game area | 10,300 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Missoula County |
| Clearwater National Forest National Forest land | 120 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Mineral County, Ravalli County + 1 more |
| Mount Jumbo Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 117 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Missoula County |
| Aerial Fire Depot Other National Forest land | 112 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Missoula County |