The Montana Master Hunter Program is an advanced hunter education program delivered by the nonprofit One Montana.
Interested in becoming a Master Hunter? The application period for 2025 courses is Oct. 1 through Nov. 30th.
In 2025, we’ll have three course locations to choose from - Billings, Bozeman, and Missoula. Each class is limited to 30 hunters. Participants are required to attend all classes and to attend a two-day weekend rendezvous in June for shooting qualifications, field exercises, and the final exam.
The cost of the program is $675 per participant. The course is valued at more than $3,200 per person. We ask our generous sponsors and donors to cover the remainder of the costs to make the program more accessible to more people.
Course fees cover: 1.5 days shooting and ballistics instruction, in-person class expenses, online programming, and the final rendezvous weekend.
Scholarships: Need-based Scholarships are available for all applicants. Applicants must complete two applications – the program application and the scholarship application. See below for instructions.
Billings: March 22-24 and March 29-31, 2025. Final Qualifications Rendezvous June 6-9, 2025
Bozeman: April 25-27 and May 2-4, 2025. Final Qualifications Rendezvous June 13-15, 2025.
Missoula: May 16-18 and May 30 - June 1, 2025. Final Qualifications Rendezvous June 21 - 23, 2025. (Please note that this class is not on consecutive weekends to allow for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day.)
You must plan to attend all portions of the program. If conflicts arise, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule and allow attendance in another class.
Accepted applicants will be notified in January, and then provided with access to the course materials and other resources. Scholarships will also be announced at the time of acceptance into the program.
Eligibility for hunters who would like to enroll:
Must be a current resident in Montana.
Must be 20 years or age or older at time of enrollment.
Must have more than 3 years of hunting experience, preferably in Montana.
Pleaes check out the program requirements and policies.
If you have any questions about the application or our requirements, please contact MHP@onemontana.org.
Each year we raise funds to support partial scholarships for up to $275 for qualifying participants. With limited funding available we require interested parties to complete a scholarship application. We will do our best to provide as much of the requested amount as possible. You must complete both the scholarship application AND the program application to be considered for a scholarship. These scholarships are generously supported by our program partners.
The application period for the 2025 classes opens October 1, 2024.
If you have questions, please email us at mhp@onemontana.org.
“I wanted to express my gratitude for the scholarship that helped make my participation in the Montana Master Hunter Program possible. The depth of knowledge I gained far outweighed any expectations...”
“Last night, I left Jack Creek with a full heart. I wanted to thank and commend One Montana for organizing such a positive experience and wonderful course. Everyone you recruited, from the presenters to the participants, was exceptional. Their commitment to the program speaks volumes to the vision you have created for the state’s sportsmen and landowning communities, and to your leadership. I am very proud to have taken part and so look forward to helping promote the program in any way I am able!”