Jun 4, 2026
Lake Missoulai
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Montana
Big skies, mountains, plains, and wildlife
Montana is shaped by dramatic mountain country, open plains, river valleys, and iconic western wildlife, making it especially appealing for families drawn to big scenery and wide-ranging nature.
Sightings
630
Places
91
Species
287
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Montana
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Montana.
Jun 3, 2026
Lake Missoulai
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May 30, 2026
Great Northern Railway Buildingsi
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May 30, 2026
Great Northern Railway Buildingsi
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May 30, 2026
Great Northern Railway Buildingsi
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(c) Taryn Brahmsteadt, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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May 24, 2026
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Centeri
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Montana.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Montana's guide into an actual day out.
Park48 sightings50 species
Montana, US
Sherburne Ranger Station Historic District
You might spot Black Bear, Brown Bear, and Moose.
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Park46 sightings50 species
Montana, US
Great Northern Railway Buildings
You might spot Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat.
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Park46 sightings50 species
Montana, US
Lake Missoula
You might spot Western Ponderosa Pine and Great Horned Owl.
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Park43 sightings50 species
Montana, US
Polebridge Ranger Station Historic District
You might spot Sticky Geranium, White-Tailed Deer, and Common Toadflax.
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Park42 sightings50 species
Montana, US
Cut Bank Ranger Station Historic District
You might spot Great Blanketflower and Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle.
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Zoo30 sightings13 species
Montana, US
ZooMontana
You might spot Tiger, Grizzly Bear, and Red Panda.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Montana
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Montana.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Montana
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Montana.
Birds
Birding in Montana
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Montana.
152 Sightings67 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Montana
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Montana.
246 Sightings127 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Montana
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Montana feel richer.
89 Sightings54 Species
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