Montana wild turkeys are located in many areas of the state, but are primarily found in Southeastern Montana, and Central Montana. Wild turkeys in Montana prefer open ponderosa pine forest in rugged terrain, interspersed with grassland and brushy draws. Open ponderosa pine-grassland cover types are most widely used in the Longpine Hills during summer and early fall; canyon bottoms at lower elevations, grain fields and livestock feeding areas are utilized in late fall and winter. Nesting activities of wild turkeys are associated with the edge of deciduous trees and brush.
Montana falls outside the wild turkey’s ancestral range and it is not native to Montana. When the Montana Department of Fish and Game decided to introduce turkeys into Montana, it selected the Merriam’s as the best choice to achieve success. In 1954, department biologists introduced 13 Colorado birds into the Judith Mountains of central Montana. A second release was made in 1955 when 18 turkeys from Wyoming were released into the Long Pines area of southeastern Montana. Wyoming stock was also used in the Ashland area of southeastern Montana in 1956 and 1957 when 26 birds were released. This marked the last time stock from outside Montana was transplanted.
Wild turkeys in Montana have now become so prolific that they have become nuisances in many rural communities.
Montana Turkey Hunting Property Map
Montana Turkey Hunting Properties
- TBD Piedmont, Whitehall, MT 59759 Whitehall, MT 59759
PRICE: $499,000
Acres: 46.54 STATUS: Active MLS#: 360428
Here's your opportunity to own a spectacular piece of property minutes from Whitehall Montana. With 360 degree views of mountains. Property is home to white tail deer, turkeys, pheasants, and multiple other wildlife. This is a multi-use property, several building sites, buyer can pick where to build. Nearly 47 acers (46.54), power is available on the property, buyer to verify acreage. MLS# 360428
Property Area: 10WRC - Whitehall/Rader Creek Nearest City: Whitehall
Acres: 46.54
- 20 High Point Trail, Drummond, MT 59832 Drummond, MT 59832
PRICE: $329,900
Acres: 40 STATUS: Contingent MLS#: 360135
40 prime off grid acres with a beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin/house. Ponds, springs, creek, timber, views. Solar power, 2 permitted septic systems, running water in the house. Tear around access. Quite setting, excellent big game hunting area (HD 292) 30x40 future shop poles are set. there are a variety of kennels, rabbit hutches, chicken/ turkey coops. 20 shipping container for storage and a 20x 12 wood shed. On the upper west side of the property a septic system and water system have already been installed and a large building site has been cleared and leveled off for a future 2nd home. Outdoor kitchen and fire pit on upper portion designed to take in the views down the valley. MLS# 360135
Property Area: 12M - Other Montana Counties Nearest City: Drummond
Acres: 40
- TBD CR-312 Road, Sidney, MT 59213 Sidney, MT 59213
PRICE: $899,000
Acres: 363 STATUS: Active MLS#: 360118
Own part of History and one of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Campsites (April 30, 1805) on this Missouri River property with approximately 363 acres of which 221 are irrigated and the balance are wildlife hideouts and habitat. 3 phase power runs the 5000/gal/min pump right from the Missouri River onto the productive cropland. Seller has leased farming acres for 2020. Plenty of Pheasants, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, and Whitetail deer call this their home. These Eastern Montana views are terrific of the Missouri River and the Badlands in the distance to the south. Truly a special Eastern Montana property when you imagine Lewis and Clark and their Expedition choosing to camp here! Enjoy privacy, great end of the road access, fantastic hunting and fishing all on productive river bottom land. MLS# 360118
Property Area: 12M - Other Montana Counties Nearest City: Sidney
Acres: 363
- 1912 Highway 72, Bridger, MT 59014 Bridger, MT 59014
PRICE: $2,198,000
Acres: 152.30 STATUS: Active MLS#: 360041
Welcome to Clark's Fork River Ranch! Are you searching for the perfect place for horses, a small cattle operation, an organic farm, a private place to hunt, or even better, all of the above? Look no further, this place truly "has it all" Just 25 minutes from Red Lodge, 60 minutes to Big Horn Canyon and Lake, and within 50 minutes of the airport and amenities available in both Cody and Billings. 152± acres with approx. 4,000 feet of Clark's Fork Yellowstone River frontage, and two ponds (the larger pond is approx. 3 acres). This is not only your own private wildlife refuge with black bear, whitetail deer, mule deer, pheasants, foxes, coyotes, turkeys, muskrats, and more; but also some of the best waterfowl hunting in the area. The updated and very comfortable rancher style home sits neatly on 1± acre, surrounded by 18 apple trees, plum trees, chokecherries, etc. Accompanying the house is a heated shop with attached greenhouse that includes 280sf shop apartment with bedroom and 3/4 bath. MLS# 360041
Property Area: 12M - Other Montana Counties Nearest City: Bridger
Acres: 152.30
- TBD Dry Creek Road, Townsend, MT 59644 Townsend, MT 59644
PRICE: $1,577,600
Acres: 493.40 STATUS: Active MLS#: 359542
493.4+- acres of MONTANA AWESOME right here! Bring the horses and put your recreational gear on! Elk, deer and turkeys are frequent visitors offering hunting opportunities galore. This property has driving access right off of Dry Creek Road and throughout the property. Plenty of acres to roam around on and to enjoy some privacy. The varied terrain offers a range of trees and grasses with a few beautiful building spots. Power is in the area servicing the neighboring property. These acres are centrally located between Helena and Bozeman and are approximately 15 minutes from Townsend. Public lands in all directions can be accessed within minutes, along with the Missouri River and Canyon Ferry Lake. Schedule your private tour soon! MLS# 359542
Property Area: 9A - Broadwater County Nearest City: Townsend
Acres: 493.40
- 87 Elk Ridge Road, Livingston, MT 59047 Livingston, MT 59047
PRICE: $1,639,999
Acres: 19.24 STATUS: Active MLS#: 357577
Here's a beautiful property conveniently located between the communities of Bozeman, and Livingston, MT. Roughly 15 minutes from downtown Bozeman, is this very well appointed, and updated 3bdrm home, complete with a 50'x80' barn, natural spring, pond, and fully fenced & cross-fenced for livestock. If you're looking for a horse property, you'll be hard pressed to find another property as efficient to manage, and that has an equal stocking capacity as this, within this size, and/or price-point. There are 3 independent grass pastures, 4 winter pens that are equipped to offer access to automatic & heated waterers, wasteless hay feeders, and all with new fencing throughout. With or without livestock, this +/- 20 acre property attracts a host of wildlife including Elk, Deer, Turkey, and many others. Don't miss this great opportunity to enjoy the cool mountain air, under the shade of old growth Douglas Fir, and the sound of Quaking Aspen, while enjoying unobstructed views and privacy. MLS# 357577
Property Area: 6SW - Liv Area - W of City S of I90 Nearest City: Livingston
Acres: 19.24
- TBD Firebird LN, Harlem, MT 59526 Harlem, MT 59526
PRICE: $480,000
Acres: 206 STATUS: Active MLS#: 357368
Absolutely the potential for some of the best whitetail hunting can be found on the Milk River. The Milk River 206 acre property consists of approximately half mile of Milk River Frontage. Years of conversation and care by the owner has created the ideal whitetail deer habitat with room for upland game birds, waterfowl, and wild turkeys. Fishing is convenient with direct access to the Milk River. Property consists of 206 +/- deeded acres, 165 acres +/- of those are flood irrigated with ditch rights from the Harlem Irrigation District. Fields are in the process of being turned over and the majority of the irrigation ditches are flat bottomed with culverts and gated pipe for easy irrigating. This property would make an excellent hay base or winter pasture with plenty of cover and wind break for livestock. Power is on South side of property, which makes ideal place for a cabin. The property can be accessed year-around from a well-maintained graveled county road. MLS# 357368
Property Area: 12M - Other Montana Counties Nearest City: Harlem
Acres: 206
- TBD Rock Canyon Lane, Hysham, MT 59076 Hysham, MT 59076
PRICE: $325,000
Acres: 160 STATUS: Pending MLS#: 356111
Beautiful 160 acres of remote Montana land in the pine hill country 80 miles east of Billings-perfect for a great secluded hideaway or retreat, even a place for remote year-round living. The property is approximately 1.5 miles off the State highway. It is rare that you can travel a paved road to an area like this with so much wildlife, privacy and seclusion, yet only be 12 miles south of a major Interstate. Driving into these hills feels like going back in time 100 years. Some of the Sandstone outcroppings have been carved on by old time Cowboys and Homesteaders as the Texas cattle herders came through this area. Custer even camped near here on his way to the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Great south facing area for Solar power, but the electric is only about a 1/4 mile away, phone about a half mile. Wildlife includes mule deer, whitetails, elk, antelope, turkeys, Sharp tail grouse, coyotes, even bears & cougars. Truly a beautiful area for peace & quiet. MLS# 356111
Property Area: 12M - Other Montana Counties Nearest City: Hysham
Acres: 160
- TBD TBD, Winifred, MT 59489 Winifred, MT 59489
PRICE: $1,088,000
Acres: 640 STATUS: Active MLS#: 356057
The Smith 640 is a hunter's dream property. The ranch consists of 640 acres of which roughly 320 is seeded into a combination of winter and spring wheat. Pheasants Turkeys, and other upland birds are typically seen on the ranch and their numbers could be greatly improved with further habitat development. Mule deer and Elk frequent the grain fields and pine filled draws. The ranch also boarders 6,200 acres of BLM Land. The Judith River is a short distance away and boasts populations of small mouth bass, catfish, walleye, Northern pike and Brown Trout. The ranch boasts many additional areas primed for food plots, shelter belts, bedding areas, and other wildlife friendly improvements to greatly increase the existing hunting opportunities. This ranch would make a great addition to the neighboring ranch that is also for sale. MLS 345370 or 305412. The Smith 640 is located just North of Lewistown and West of Winifred, Montana. MLS# 356057
Property Area: 12M - Other Montana Counties Nearest City: Winifred
Acres: 640
- 8938 Gold Dust Trail, Bozeman, MT 59715 Bozeman, MT 59715
PRICE: $2,499,000
Acres: 58.79 STATUS: Active MLS#: 355809
This Nordic "cabin" is the ultimate Montana mountain experience. Located on the Southwest edge of the Bridger mountains, this private, end of the road retreat offers expansive views to the north, south and west overlooking beautiful Bozeman, Montana. With no neighbors in sight, this property consists of 58.785 total acres of mountain side, backing National Forest and has a year round spring creek. The property boasts some of the most phenomenal wildlife from wild turkey, grouse, deer, moose, bear and elk, all while being located just 10 minutes from downtown Bozeman and 25 minutes to Bridger Bowl. There are no known zoning or covenants with easy, year-round access on the reclaimed asphalt/gravel driveway. This serene paradise offers a simple design that lends itself to the views and natural beauty of its surroundings. Cedar exterior, circle-sawn Fur flooring, Mahogany countertops, Pine interior walls, Alder doors, radiant floor heat, solar, 3 car garage, and an inviting, open layout. MLS# 355809
Property Area: 2N - Boz Area N of I90/City Nearest City: Bozeman
Acres: 58.79
