Sportsmen were first required to purchase bird and fishing stamps in 1987. The 1987 issues were strip-type stamps measuring 88 mm wide by 15 mm high. They are self adhesive with no printing on the back. Stamps are printed eight to a pane, each pane having a three part serial number. The first part is a prefix “B#” (standing for Bird) or “F#” (standing for Fishing) printed in black. The next part is the serial number printed in red ink. A letter (A-H) suffix was printed after the serial number in black ink. Stamps were scored horizontally between the stamps, but often were separated with scissors. Ten panes were stapled together in a book by two staples at the left. The stapled portion is 23 mm and contains “No” printed in red. The stamps are rouletted 9.5 vertically between the sections.
The 1988 stamps were printed in booklet panes of ten (2x5) with a tab at the top. Canary colored carbons of the panes were affixed to the reverse of the stamps. These carbons were retained by the department of fish and game. The 1989 panes were also issued in panes of 10 (2x5) with the right stamp labeled “Duplicate.” The right and left stamp have the same serial number. 1990 stamps were issued with a gutter between the regular and duplicate stamps. There were three printing in both 1989 and 1990 stamps.
Beginning in 1991, the format of the stamps changed to panes of ten (1x10). Two stamps were issued, a joint bird and joint fish stamp. These have two carbons as well. In 1992, a 3-day stamp was issued in addition to the annual stamps. There are minor color varieties within these stamps as well as shifted serial numbers. Stamps are recorded through 2000 as remainders were sold to collectors. Stamps were issued after 2000, but not made available.
A camping stamp was issued in 1996 and offered for several years. Since this is not a hunting or fishing stamp, it is only mentioned here since it is found on licenses singly or with other stamps.

FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION

The Flathead Reservation was established by the Hellgate Treaty of July 16, 1855, which ceded most of Montana to the United States in exchange for 1,243,969 acres for the Kootenai and Salish. The reservation is located south of Kalispell in one of the most beautiful areas of western Montana, having spectacular mountain and lake scenery.

Paper color Mint Unsigned Used
FH 1 1987 Bird black on white 1200.00 750.00 450.00
on license 1100.00 1000.00
FH 2 1987 Fishing black on white 1200.00 750.00 450.00
on license 1100.00 1000.00
both bird and fishing stamp on one license —– —–
same designated “disabled” —– —–
FH 3 1988 10.00 Bird/Fish Roulette 7.0 (# ends in 0-5) black on white 1000.00 150.00
on license 300.00
FH 3a 1988 10.00 Bird/Fish Roulette 5.5 (# ends in 8-9) black on white 1400.00 250.00
on license 450.00
FH 3b 1988 10.00 Bird/Fish Roulette 5.5 x 7.0 (# ends in 6-7)
black on white 1400.00 225.00
on license 450.00
FH 3c 1988 10.00 Same with Red Serial number black on white —–
for serial numbers ending in 6,7,8 or 9 —–
Seven copies of #FH3c recorded in all positions
Prices in the used and unused category are for stamps with roulettes on 2 or three sides. Scissor cut stamps sell for at least 50% less than listed prices.
Stamps marked “Void” are considered used.
Full pane of #FH 3 showing the different roulettes . The top tab, printed in red is a different color red than the serial numbers.
The first printing is on white matte paper. The printing in the top
margin measures 60.5mm on the top line and 77mm on the second line.
These stamps separate very easily.
Paper color Mint Unsigned Used
FH 4 1989 10.00 Bird/Fish Pair Roulette 5.5x11 blue on white 17.50
either single stamp 7.00 5.00
on license 75.00
duplicate on license 300.00
duplicate “disabled” on license - two stamps 600.00
The second printing has deep rose colored ink on white coated paper. These stamps are rouletted 6.5. The printing in the top margin is in dark red and measures 60mm on the top line and 76mm on the second line.
FH 5 1989 10.00 Bird/Fish Pair Roulette 6.5 blue on white 55.00
either single stamp 20.00 10.00 on license 100.00 90.00
duplicate on license 300.00
duplicate “disabled” on license - two stamps 600.00
The third printing is printed on white matte paper and is rouletted 6.5. The printing in the top margin is in red orange and measures 60mm on the top line and 76mm on the second line.
These stamps are difficult to separate.
FH 6 1989 10.00 Bird/Fish Pair Roulette 6.5 blue on white 30.00
either single stamp 12.50 10.00 on license 70.00 60.00
duplicate on license 300.00
duplicate “disabled” on license - two stamps 600.00
The first printing is on coated paper rouletted 6.5. Backing paper manufactured by Mactac Starliner Permanent
paper
Paper color Mint Unsigned Used
FH 7 1990 10.00 Bird/Fish Coated paper blue on white 550.00
either single stamp 150.00 30.00
on license 450.00 400.00
same designated disabled 500.00
The second printing is on white matte paper and is roultted 6.5. The backing paper is by Fasson Crack ‘N Peel Plus Permanent
FH 8 1990 10.00 Bird/Fish "Fasson" backing blue on white 40.00
either single stamp 15.00 15.00 on license 60.00 50.00
same designated disabled 300.00
FH 9 1990 10.00 Bird/Fish "FasTrack" backing blue on white 17.50
either single stamp 5.00 on license 40.00
same designated disabled 300.00
double impression on tribe name causing “i’s” to look lie “l’s” 95.00 350.00
In 1991, the format of the stamps was changed. Die-cut stamps were issued in a booklet pane of 10 (1x10) with a tab at the top. A single pane was stapled to a printed booklet cover with two carbons. Minor color varieties are not uncommon. These can even occur on the same pane. Serial number positions can also vary. There is no unsigned category for these stamps listed. Used stamps without permit numbers filled in sell for 10% more than used. Used stamps have the permit number and/or the date filled in. Remainders were sold to collectors for less than face value.
Paper color Mint Used on License
FH10 1991 10.00 Joint Bird black on green 9.00 5.00 20.00
FH11 1991 10.00 Joint Fishing black on blue 9.00 5.00 20.00
FH11a 1991 10.00 Joint Fishing black on dark blue 25.00
FH12 1992 12.00 Bird black on red 9.00 5.00 20.00
FH13 1992 12.00 3-Day Bird black on salmon 9.00 5.00 20.00
FH13a 1992 12.00 Fishing black on orange 25.00
FH14 1992 12.00 Fishing black on teal 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH15 1992 6.00 3-Day Fishing black on purple 9.00 5.00 20.00
FH16 1993 12.00 Bird black on green 6.00 4.00 20.00
FH17 1993 12.00 3-Day Bird black on dark blue 6.00 4.00 20.00
Paper color Mint Used on License
FH18 1993 12.00 Fishing black on brown 6.00 3.00 20.00
FH19 1993 6.00 3-Day Fishing black on red 6.00 3.00 20.00
FH20 1994 12.00 Bird black on navy 7.00 3.00 20.00
FH21 1994 12.00 3-Day Bird black on orange 7.00 3.00 20.00
FH22 1994 12.00 Fishing black on red 6.00 3.00 20.00
FH23 1994 6.00 3-Day Fishing black on teal 6.00 3.00 20.00
FH24 1995 12.00 Bird black on yellow 10.00 5.00 30.00
FH25 1995 55.00 Bird Non-resident black on lt green 25.00 12.00 35.00
FH26 1995 13.00 Fishing black on burnt orng 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH27 1995 40.00 Fishing Non-resident black on orange 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH28 1996 12.00 Bird Resident black on turquoise 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH29 1996 55.00 Bird Non-resident black on orange 16.00 5.00 25.00
Paper color Mint Used on License
FH30 1996 13.00 Fishing Reservation black on green 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH31 1996 20.00 Fishing Resident black on purple 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH32 1996 40.00 Fishing Out of State black on brown 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH33 1997 12.00 Bird Resident black on yellow 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH34 1997 55.00 Bird Non-Resident black on lt green 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH35 1997 13.00 Fishing Reservation black on salmon 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH36 1997 20.00 Fishing Resident black on violet 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH37 1997 40.00 Fishing Out of State black on grey 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH38 1998 13.00 Bird Resident black on turquoise 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH39 1998 56.00 Bird Non-Resident black on blue 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH40 1998 14.00 Fishing Reservation black on grey 8.00 4.00 25.00
FH41 1998 21.00 Fishing Resident black on red 8.00 4.00 25.00
Paper color Mint Used on License
FH42 1998 41.00 Fishing Out of State black on orange 8.00 4.00 20.00
FH43 1999 13.00 Bird Resident black on orange 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH44 1999 56.00 Bird Non-Resident black on red 10.00 5.00 30.00
FH45 1999 14.00 Fishing Reservation black on yellow 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH46 1999 21.00 Fishing Resident black on green 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH47 1999 41.00 Fishing Out of State black on blue 10.00 5.00 25.00
FH48 2000 13.00 Bird Reservation black on yellow 12.00 5.00 25.00
FH49 2000 14.00 Bird Resident black on green 20.00 8.00 30.00
FH50 2000 110.00 Bird Non-Resident black on pink 12.00 8.00 30.00
FH51 2000 14.00 Fishing Reservation black on red 12.00 6.00 25.00
FH52 2000 22.00 Fishing Resident black on orange 12.00 6.00 25.00
FH53 2000 42.00 Fishing Out of State black on grey 12.00 6.00 25.00

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FH 2

FH 3c

FH 3b

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The backing of each printing on the 1989 and 1990 issues vary. The 1989 issues are all Crack ’N Peel Plus Fasson
Printed horizontally
Back of FH4
Printed Vertically
Back of FH5
Printed Vertically
Back of FH6

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Back of FH7
Back of FH8
Back of FH9

FH 11

FH 10

FH 12

FH 11a

FH 13a

FH 13

FH 15

FH 14

FH 17

FH 16

FH 27

FH 26

FH 25

FH 24

FH 23

FH 22

FH 21

FH 20

FH 19

FH 18

FH 29

FH 28

FH 41

FH 40

FH 39

FH 38

FH 37

FH 36

FH 35

FH 34

FH 33

FH 32

FH 31

FH 30

FH 53

FH 52

FH 51

FH 50

FH 49

FH 48

FH 47

FH 46

FH 45

FH 44

FH 43

FH 42

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FH#2 1987 Fishing on Tribal Resident license

FH#1 and FH#2 1987 Bird and Fishing on Tribal Resident license. This license is designated “disabled” on the front

FH#4 1989 Bird and Fishing duplicate stamps on “disabled” license.

FH#3 1988 Bird Tribal Resident license

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FH#22 1994 Fishing Tribal

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FH#27 1995 Fishing N Res

FH#26 1996 Fishing Tribal used on 1997 license

FH#36 1996 Fishing Tribal

FH#38 & FH#41 1998 Bird & Fishing Tribal

FH #40 1998 Fishing Tribal

Camping stamp used on 1996 license

FH#6 1989 Bird and Fishing stamps on “disabled” license.

FH#5 1989 Bird and Fishing duplicate stamps on “disabled” license.

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