Sandhill Crane, Swan Deadline Is June 1

Applications are due June 1 for Montana licenses to hunt sandhill cranes and swans this coming fall.

Special sandhill crane hunting districts that require applications for licenses are mostly in the Pacific Flyway of western Montana.

Swan hunters may apply for either the Pacific Flyway or Central Flyway, but not both.

Hunters may online at ols.fwp.mt.gov or over the counter at any FWP regional or area office no later than June 1. Regulations for all waterfowl and webless migratory bird hunting seasons are available on the FWP website.