Blog · October 14, 2026 · Montana
Beaverhead County Hunting Map, Montana: a scouting guide
Good scouting near Glen starts with knowing whose ground you're on.
Main page: Beaverhead County, MT GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, county facts and neighboring maps).
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Planning a hunt near Lima? A useful Beaverhead County hunting map combines two sources: public areas from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and private lines from the county. What this Beaverhead County guide covers: where public hunting land is mapped, how to read private parcel lines, and getting landowner permission the right way.
Building your Beaverhead County hunting map
On ground around Dewey, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks publishes the public-land maps, with rules that vary by area.
Getting to the right map
Go first to the Beaverhead County ArcGIS parcel map; it maps each tax parcel from Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge to Argenta. If you only know roughly where the land is, follow Interstate 15 on the aerial until the lines appear, then click inside the one you want. If the land is near Lima, the parcel card normally shows the owner of record, assessed acreage, a parcel ID and in many cases the last transfer.
Sections, lots and bearings
Montana is laid out under the Public Land Survey System, which means a tract near Glen is described by section, township and range. A standard section is about one square mile, roughly 640 acres, and a township holds 36 of them, though real sections near Dell vary in size. Copy the legal description from the record for the parcel near Lima before you request a deed or survey.
Taking the map into the field
Most viewers work in a phone browser, handy when you're parked on a road near Dewey, but coverage can be spotty out of town. A saved image of the lot near Dillon and its lines keeps working without signal.
Places you'll see on the map
Dillon is the county seat, where most land records are kept. You'll also find Lima, Argenta, Dell, and Dewey. Roughly 9,885 people live in Beaverhead County (Census Bureau estimate, 2023) on about 5,543 square miles. The county was formed in 1865, which matters when you trace an old farm's title, especially near Beaverhead National Forest. Landmarks such as Big Hole River and Beaverhead National Forest make handy reference points on the map.
Aerial scouting
Switch to aerial imagery near Grant, travel corridors and edges stand out; match each spot to its parcel.
Before you lean on the lines
For a home near Glen, the acreage figure is an estimate; just a licensed surveyor sets the real boundary on the ground. For a parcel near Glen, records update in batches, so a deed recorded last month may not show yet.
Reading boundaries on the county map
Private boundaries come from the Beaverhead County ArcGIS parcel map, and each tract near Grant lists an owner.
Who handles what
For assessment questions about property around Dillon are handled by the Montana Department of Revenue, since that office keeps the assessment data. Questions about what you can build around Grant go to planning, building or health offices, and the answer depends on jurisdiction.
Safety and courtesy
Respect livestock and crops around Dewey, and carry the owner's contact info; it keeps permission coming back.
Contacting owners
For acreage around Beaverhead National Forest, offer details: who you are, when you'd hunt and how to reach you, and respect a no.
Regulations to check
Check Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for seasons and licensing, and know your state's trespass rules for land around Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
When a parcel crosses a boundary
Beaverhead County meets Clark County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Lemhi County, ID, Deer Lodge County, and Madison County, all with their own assessor records. A tract near the line by Dell may be split in two county records, so look at the neighboring map as well. For a tract near Dewey, the Platbookmapper state page lists every bordering county map across Montana.
Backing up the map with records
For a home near Dell, the map is an index, not the title: recorded deeds, plats and easements for parcels in the county are filed with the County Clerk and Recorder. Older tracts around Dewey may sit on many deeds, and a title company can sort it out if money is changing hands.
Frequently asked
Do hunting apps show parcel lines around Dewey?
In and around Dell, many apps and GPS units show parcel data; the county record is the reference.
Is there public land to hunt in Beaverhead County?
Around Dillon, start with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks area listings; rules vary by area.
How close to the line can I hunt near Beaverhead National Forest?
The map isn't a survey.
Is verbal permission enough around Glen?
Closer to Big Hole River, rules vary by state, so check Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks guidance.
How do I save a parcel from the viewer around Beaverhead National Forest?
Some viewers offer PDF export; include the record panel for the lot near Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
Open the official Beaverhead County, MT parcel map See it in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.