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Does small game exist in Montana?

Estimator86

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Hello HT,

Talking with a few locals, small game isn't really even considered around Great Falls, MT. I am from the land of grey and fox squirrels galore! Can someone help point me in the direction of some huntable tree rats or rabbits? I have been eyeing some fishing access points near Ulm, MT but am worried its a lost cause due to the MT field guides below. These will be for food so I'm not into prairie dogs or ground squirrels.. unless someone can convince me otherwise.

http://fieldguide.mt.gov/displaySpecies.aspx?family=Sciuridae <== Pretty much shows that I have no hope of anything but ground squirrels around GF.
http://fieldguide.mt.gov/displaySpecies.aspx?family=Leporidae <== Shows that I have some hope in Rabbits. Any help on locations? Should I stick to creek bottoms, grasslands, or sagebrush areas?

Thanks for helping to get some fresh meat!
 
That's what I figured for tree squirrels. How about the rabbits? I'm sure you can find them just about anywhere when you aren't looking for them. Are there any public lands within an hour drive with a relatively higher population of them?
 
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