Blog · October 14, 2026 · Montana
Custer County Hunting Map, Montana: a scouting guide
Good scouting near Kinsey starts with knowing whose ground you're on.
Main page: Custer County, MT GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, county facts and neighboring maps).
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Planning a hunt near Kinsey? The Custer County hunting map is really two maps: public areas from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and private lines from the county. This Custer County guide covers: state sources for public ground, using the parcel viewer for boundaries, and getting landowner permission the right way.
The Custer County hunting map: start here
For a home near Miles City, public hunting areas are mapped by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, along with seasons and regulations.
The free map to start with
Begin with the Montana Cadastral; it maps every tax parcel from Kinsey to Volborg. When a rural tract has no street number, pan along the nearest road and select the outline, and that holds around Ismay too. On ground around Kinsey, save the parcel ID from that panel; each office in the county asks for it first.
A word on accuracy
Near Volborg, the acreage figure is an estimate; just a licensed surveyor sets the real lines on the ground. On ground around Miles City, records update in batches, so a deed recorded last month may not show yet.
Parcel lines for hunters
Private boundaries come from the Montana Cadastral, with owner names for tracts near Miles City.
Good habits afield
Respect livestock and crops around Kinsey, and tell someone where you'll be; owners remember good guests.
Aerial scouting
Switch to aerial imagery near Miles City, look for field edges, creek bottoms and timber lines; then confirm whose land each feature is on.
Recorded documents worth pulling
Before you sign anything, request the recorded deed through the County Clerk and Recorder; the parcel line is a drawing of it, whether the land is near Miles City or elsewhere in the county. Inherited tracts around Miles City may trace back through many deeds, so a title company can sort it out before a purchase.
Places you'll see on the map
Miles City is the county seat, home to the main records offices. Other places on the map include Ismay, Kinsey, and Volborg, where town lots give way to larger tracts. Roughly 11,985 people live in Custer County (Census Bureau estimate, 2023) spread over roughly 3,783 square miles. Custer County dates to 1865, which matters when you trace an old farm's title.
Who handles what
If the acreage or value on a parcel near Miles City looks off are handled by the Montana Department of Revenue, which maintains the tax roll. Questions about what you can build around Volborg go to planning, building or health offices, town or county, depending on location.
Field tips
Most viewers work in a phone browser, useful out on a road near Ismay, but coverage can be spotty out of town. A printout of the tract near Ismay helps when you meet an owner or agent.
Finding a landowner
With a lot near Volborg, offer details: who you are, when you'd hunt and how to reach you, and put any agreement in writing if the owner prefers.
Regulations to check
Check Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for seasons and licensing, and trespass rules differ by state before hunting near Ismay.
How land is described here
Montana follows the Public Land Survey System, which means a tract near Miles City is described by section, township and range. Each section is nominally a mile square, about 640 acres, with 36 sections to a township, though sections near Miles City can be irregular. Write down the legal description for the tract near Ismay when you talk to a surveyor.
Land on the county line
Custer County borders Carter County, Fallon County, Garfield County, Powder River County, and Prairie County; every one of them runs a separate parcel map. Ground near Kinsey that runs to the line may show up in two county records, so check the adjacent map as well. In and around Kinsey, our state page lists each neighboring county map across Montana.
Frequently asked
Can I use a GPS app for boundaries near Miles City?
On ground around Miles City, many apps and GPS units show parcel data.
Where is public hunting land near Ismay?
Public areas near Ismay are listed by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks; rules vary by area.
What are the rules for hunting near Miles City?
In and around Kinsey, check Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for current dates and rules.
Are parcel lines exact enough for hunting near Miles City?
Short answer: treat parcel lines near Volborg as a guide; watch for posted signs.
What's the tax parcel number used for around Miles City?
The parcel ID identifies one tax parcel near Miles City, and it's on the record panel and tax bills.
Open the official Custer 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.