WHITE-TAILED DEER HUNTING

2011 Whitetail Hunting Season Dates:

·        Volunteer Whitetail Archery Season:  September 3 – December 24

·        MT FWP Block Management Whitetail Archery Season – September 3 – December 31

Whitetail deer - archery equipment only 

·        Whitetail Shotgun/Muzzleloader (Antlerless whitetail only);  Dates To be determined

All permitted hunters must have a Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (MT FWP) A or B tag and comply with MT FWP Hunting District 260 regulations and harvest limits.

Teller Whitetail Deer Hunting:

Whitetail deer hunting takes place through MT FWP Block Management system or Teller’s Volunteer Program on a combined total of three units at The Teller.

·        MT FWP Block Management- The South Unit is managed in cooperation with the MT FWP Block Management Program.  Opportunities are offered to the public at no charge.  For information about hunting the MT FWP Block Management South Unit, call MT FWP Office in Missoula at (406) 542-5530.  Block management archery deer hunting is offered in 2 week blocks with Tuesdays and Thursdays being closed to hunting.

·        Teller-managed Volunteer Hunting- The Central and North Units are managed by Teller.  Hunting permit preferences are offered to volunteers who accrue a minimum of 24 hours of volunteer service or complete an assigned Teller project.  In 2011, hunting slots will be selected through an application drawing for registered volunteers. Hunting blocks are as follows: Archery hunts are scheduled for 8 day blocks beginning on a Saturday and ending on the following Saturday.  Tuesdays and Thursdays are open to volunteer archery deer hunting.

Muzzleloader/shotgun hunts are scheduled for 3 day blocks. 

2011 Teller Whitetail Deer Hunting Guidelines:  

The following guidelines apply to all Whitetail Deer Hunting on Teller (Teller-managed and   MT FWP-managed).

1.      All permitted hunters must have a Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (MT FWP) A or B tag and comply with MT FWP Hunting District 260 regulations and harvest limits.

2.      Permission is required for all archery or shotgun whitetail deer hunting on Teller.

3.      Volunteers selected will be limited to one block per season.

4.      Hunting may begin on the morning of the first day selected and must conclude after legal shooting hours on the last day of the selected dates. No scouting before assigned hunting blocks.

5.      Hunting from tree stands and ground blinds only.   All stands must be removed on or before the last day of the hunt date.   Hunters using tree stands must use an approved safety harness system while hunting.

6.      No permanent hunting stands allowed.

7.      Hunters must sign a Liability Release Form before gaining access to Teller.  

8.      Driving allowed on Teller main gravel road only.  Parking allowed only in designated parking areas, as shown on map—all parking areas are clearly marked.  Walk in only from designated parking areas.

9.      Hunters must record accurate hunt information on the "Hunter's Log" provided with a permit.

10. Hunters must hunt within the designated boundaries of their hunting unit only, and be respectful of the presence of other hunters on Teller—including archery, pheasant and waterfowl.

11. Hunters failing to comply with Teller’s 2011 Guidelines and all pertinent state and federal regulations will be asked to forfeit their permit and leave the property.

12. No driving or hazing of deer is permitted.

13. NOTE:  If you must cancel a hunting reservation, please contact Teller ASAP. We receive many requests for hunting and make every effort to fill open slots. 

2011 Deer Hunting Guidelines (pdf)
Deer Hunting Map (pdf)
Deer Hunter Log (doc)
Liability Release Form (pdf)

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