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Is target shooting allowed in Montana state, county & other fire restrictions right now?
Restricted Yes, but with restrictions
4 non-federal area(s) in Stage 1/2 in the Montana layer: Richland Cty State - NFZ (Montana); Richland Cty Private - NFZ (Montana); Richland Cty MTFWP (Montana); Carter Cty MTFWP (Montana).
4 non-federal area(s) in Stage 1/2 in the Montana layer: Richland Cty State - NFZ (Montana); Richland Cty Private - NFZ (Montana); Richland Cty MTFWP (Montana); Carter Cty MTFWP (Montana).
Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 2:31 PM MT
Official source: Montana state, county & other fire restrictions →
Verify before you go. Fire restrictions and closures can change daily. Confirm with the managing agency and follow posted signs. This page is not legal advice.
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Cty MTFWP (Montana) | Fire restriction zone | Restricted | Stage 1 on State MTFWP land in Carter County (Montana fire restrictions layer, last edited 2026-08-07). Check the linked order or MT Fire Info for details. source |
| Richland Cty MTFWP (Montana) | Fire restriction zone | Restricted | Stage 1 on State MTFWP land in Richland County (Montana fire restrictions layer, last edited 2026-07-22). Check the linked order or MT Fire Info for details. source |
| Richland Cty Private - NFZ (Montana) | Fire restriction zone | Restricted | Stage 1 on Private land in Richland County (Montana fire restrictions layer, last edited 2026-05-26). Check the linked order or MT Fire Info for details. source |
| Richland Cty State - NFZ (Montana) | Fire restriction zone | Restricted | Stage 1 on State land in Richland County (Montana fire restrictions layer, last edited 2026-05-28). Check the linked order or MT Fire Info for details. source |
General rules
- Montana fire restrictions are set per county and landowner (DNRC, counties, tribes, USFS, BLM); the map layer is updated by each agency.
- City limits are exempt; counties may have separate burn bans.
Notes
- Montana DNRC / MT Fire Info restrictions map: https://www.mtfireinfo.org/pages/restrictions
- City limits are exempt from these restrictions; counties may also have burn bans.
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