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The 7-day forecast, hourly plan and an alert for this place are in pre-sale.
See the pre-saleWhere to look
Search grassy south-facing slopes with ponderosa pine at the mouths of side canyons. White-tailed deer leave their sheds lower, near fields and river brush.
Species
elk (wapiti), mule deer, white-tailed deer
Season: Mule deer and whitetails shed from January to March, elk from March to April. Search from March to May, away from animals.
Terrain: Bitterroot National Forest: ponderosa pine, grassy slopes, conifer forest
Rules and closures
Montana Wildlife Management Areas, such as Calf Creek, are closed from December 2 until noon on May 15. On Bitterroot National Forest land, check winter road and area closures. Enter private land only with the owner's permission.
About the area
The Bitterroot Valley has elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer winter range on the slopes above the river. Hamilton sits in the middle of the valley, next to Bitterroot National Forest. The open ponderosa pine slopes are easy to search.
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