Blog · October 14, 2026 · Montana
Dawson County Hunting Map (Montana)
Use the free Dawson County parcel map to track down who owns the woods and fields near Bloomfield, then ask the right way.
Main page: Dawson County, MT GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Dawson County facts and neighboring maps).
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Scouting Dawson County hunting map from a desk saves a lot of driving around Bloomfield and Glendive. The Dawson County, MT parcel map does that for free, with no login.
We'll cover owner lookups for parcels near Bloomfield, how to approach a landowner, and the agency that sets seasons for Dawson County.
How to use the Dawson County hunting map
Open the Montana Cadastral, turn on aerial imagery, and pan the timber and field edges around Richey; click a tract to see the owner and acreage. Note which Dawson County tracts touch a road; landlocked ground near Lindsay needs the owner's route in, not just permission.
Step one: the free Dawson County viewer
For Dawson County, the free public parcel layer is state-run: open the Montana Cadastral and pan to Glendive. Search Dawson County land by owner or geocode, or pan to Glendive and click. For a backup route to the map covering Glendive, our Dawson County directory entry keeps the link current.
Where to hunt around Richey
Look for Makoshika State Park on the county map; the private parcels that border public land near Bloomfield get a lot of attention from hunters. Regulations change every year, so confirm Dawson County seasons and public access with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks well before you go.
Asking a Dawson County landowner for permission
A letter or a daytime visit to an owner near Richey beats a cold call; name the county tract, the game and the dates. Once an owner near Richey agrees, ask about lines, gates and other hunters on the county tract.
Season-to-season scouting
Mid-sized parcels near Glendive with mixed timber and fields are where many Dawson County hunters focus first. A thank-you card and some of the harvest go a long way with county owners near Richey.
Reading the land around Bloomfield
Terrain around Yellowstone River changes how Dawson County tracts lay out, and steep or wet ground near Bloomfield frequently stays in large wooded parcels. A postseason note to the owner near Lindsay, with what you saw on the county ground, helps next year's request.
The Dawson County economy in brief
Dawson County's 2022 business count was 305 establishments, with retail trade, accommodation and food services, and other services the largest groups. Compared with national shares, Dawson County leans toward support activities for mining and drilling and accommodation (hotels, motels, RV parks and camps), which shapes demand for land near Richey.
Getting oriented in Dawson County, MT
Town lots cluster around Glendive, the county seat, and Richey. Smaller places such as Bloomfield, Lindsay, and West Glendive appear on the county map as little clusters of lots. Roughly 2,372 square miles of land and about 8,810 residents (2023 estimate) make up Dawson County. Beyond the town lots in Glendive, expect big rural parcels across the county. With a founding date of 1869, Dawson County has long chains of title on some rural tracts.
Near the Dawson County line
Dawson County borders McCone County, Prairie County, Richland County, and Wibaux County, and each keeps its own parcel map and records. Every map bordering Dawson County is listed on our Montana directory.
In the field near Bloomfield
Lines near Richey are not marked on the ground, so load the county corners into a GPS before the hunt.
Dawson County, MT: common questions
How do hunting leases work near Richey?
A lease on county ground near Bloomfield is a private deal; write down dates, game, guests and insurance.
Do I need permission to hunt land near Richey that isn't posted?
Always get permission; posting rules vary in Montana, and the owner of land near Richey decides who hunts.
Will the Dawson County map display which land near Bloomfield is open to hunt?
Not really; the viewer for Dawson County shows ownership, not hunting access, and the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks covers public areas.
What should I say when asking to hunt land near Lindsay?
Short works best near Lindsay: your name, the county tract, the season and a promise to follow the rules.
How can I track down the owner of the woods near Richey?
Click the tract on the Montana Cadastral; the Dawson County record lists the owner of record and a mailing address.
Where is public hunting ground near Bloomfield?
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks publishes public-land maps covering Dawson County; confirm boundaries before hunting near Bloomfield.
Open the official Dawson County, MT parcel map Dawson County 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.