KALISPELL — This spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is organizing a special youth turkey hunt in the Flathead Valley. This unique opportunity, held in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), is designed to provide youth hunters with an educational experience alongside mentors in the field.
The hunt is scheduled for May 2-3, 2026. To ensure safety and success, all selected youth hunters will be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian and a volunteer from the NWTF.
Any private landowners interested in partnering with FWP and NWTF to provide access to youth hunters should contact Matthew Cowan at Matthew.Cowan@mt.gov.
The application is free. To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 10 and 15.
- Possess a valid hunting license for the current year.
- Submit only one application; duplicates will result in disqualification.
The drawing will be held on March 21 during the NWTF banquet at The Rendezvous in Columbia Falls. Applicants do not need to be present to win.
Selected hunters and their guardians will be required to attend a mandatory pre-hunt orientation on May 1. The orientation will take place at the Flathead Valley Clay Target Club in Kalispell.
How to Apply
The application period opens March 2, 2026. Download the application online at the Region 1 webpage.
Applications are due to the FWP office by March 20, 2026.
- In Person: FWP Region 1 Office, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901
- Email: Send completed applications to fwprg12@mt.gov
- Mail: Must be received by March 20
For more information, contact Matthew Cowan at Matthew.Cowan@mt.gov.