Montana Hunt District 388 Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Montana Hunt District 388
Updated Jun 8, 2026
At a Glance
196Square Miles
13.1%Public Land
3,700 - 5,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Escaping the crowds on the public lands can be difficult
Land ownership and BLM maps will be beneficial
Excellent fishing can be found nearby in the MIssouri River, Canyon Ferry Reservoir and Hauser Laker
Tire chains recommended during periods of heavy snowfall
This district lies in west central Montana and ecompasses the state capitol of Helena. While the area is largely comprised of private lands hunters can still enjoy some decent access and some very unique opportunities to pursue deer and elk. This area does offer the standard archery and any weapons season it also features a weapons restricted area within the district. In this restricted area deer and elk can only be hunted with archery equipment, shotguns, traditional handguns, muzzleloaders and crossbows. Also unique to this restricted zone is that any of these weapons can be used from the beginning of the general archery season through the end of the any weapons season. It is highly recommended that hunters review the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regulations before hunting this district as much of the area is closed off to modern center fire rifles.
Not much can be said for this area in terms of trophy potential or big adventures, but with good planning hunters can enjoy a unique hunt nearly within city limits for quick trips during downtimes.