Blog · October 14, 2026 · Montana
The Sheridan County Hunting Map: a Montana guide
Use the free Sheridan County parcel map to track down who owns the woods and fields near Medicine Lake, then ask the right way.
Main page: Sheridan County, MT GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Sheridan County facts and neighboring maps).
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Hunters looking at Sheridan County hunting map typically want two things: where the public ground is, and who owns the private tracts next to it near Westby. The free Sheridan County parcel viewer shows owner names and acreage, and the state wildlife agency covers seasons and public land.
This guide goes from the Sheridan County parcel map to a polite permission request for ground near Medicine Lake, with notes on public land and regulations.
How to use the Sheridan County hunting map
Open the Montana Cadastral, turn on aerial imagery, and pan the timber and field edges around Outlook; click a tract to see the owner and acreage. Big ownership blocks near Westby mean fewer letters to write; small splits mean more neighbors to ask.
The county map you'll pair it with
Sheridan County parcels are viewed through a statewide map, the Montana Cadastral; zoom toward Medicine Lake to reach them. Zoom to Sheridan County and click a piece of ground near Medicine Lake; the summary lists the Montana geocode, owner and acreage. Our Sheridan County, MT page keeps the official link and the maps next door to Plentywood in one place.
Sheridan County land records
For land near Plentywood, the deed itself lives in the county recording office, and the map is an index to it. A deed book and page or instrument number on the county record is the quickest route to order the document for a lot in Plentywood.
Tracts that cross the Sheridan County line
A farm near the county line can carry separate records in Daniels County, Roosevelt County, and Divide County, ND as well. Our Montana page links each map neighboring Sheridan County.
Where to hunt around Outlook
Look for Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge on the county map; the private parcels that border public land near Westby get a lot of attention from hunters. Regulations change every year, so confirm Sheridan County seasons and public access with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks before you go.
Asking a Sheridan County landowner for permission
A letter or a daytime visit to an owner near Outlook beats a cold call; name the county tract, the game and the dates. Get permission in writing if you can, and carry it while hunting the Sheridan County tract.
Staying on the right side of the line
Phone GPS near Westby can drift, especially under timber, so give the line a buffer when you set a stand.
Picking tracts to ask about near Outlook
Look for travel corridors that cross several owners near Redstone; permission from two neighbors can make a small tract hunt bigger. Owners near Outlook change, so recheck the county record before each season's letters.
Reading the land around Medicine Lake
Tracts near Redstone that back up to timber or a creek are worth more letters than open ground in the county. A postseason note to the owner near Redstone, with what you saw on the county ground, helps next year's request.
Work and land use in Sheridan County
Sheridan County's 2022 business count was 151 establishments, with other services, retail trade, and accommodation and food services the largest groups. Compared with national shares, Sheridan County leans toward support activities for mining and drilling and truck transportation, which shapes demand for land near Medicine Lake.
The lay of the land around Plentywood
From Plentywood, the seat of the county, the map spreads out to Medicine Lake, Outlook, and Westby. Smaller places such as Antelope, Homestead, and Redstone appear on the county map as little clusters of lots. Roughly 1,677 square miles of land and about 3,498 residents (2023 estimate) make up Sheridan County. Outside Outlook, most of the county map is farm, ranch or timber ground with large, irregular tracts. With a founding date of 1913, Sheridan County has long chains of title on some rural tracts.
Sheridan County hunting land questions
Will the Sheridan County map display which land near Plentywood is open to hunt?
No; the Sheridan County map lists owners, not hunting rights, and the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks covers public areas.
Is there public hunting land in Sheridan County?
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks publishes public-land maps covering Sheridan County; confirm boundaries before hunting near Plentywood.
Can I lease hunting land in Sheridan County?
A lease on county ground near Plentywood is a private deal; write down dates, game, guests and insurance.
Do I need permission to hunt land near Medicine Lake that isn't posted?
Trespass rules differ by state, so check Montana law; asking the Sheridan County owner first avoids the question.
How can I track down the owner of the woods near Medicine Lake?
Click the tract on the Montana Cadastral; the Sheridan County record lists the owner of record and a mailing address.
How do I write a hunting permission letter to a Sheridan County landowner?
Give the county parcel ID for the land near Redstone, your game, your dates and a number to call.
Open the official Sheridan County, MT parcel map Sheridan 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.