Fencing in Big Sky
Rail fences, gates and wildlife-friendly fencing for mountain homes, cabins and properties around Big Sky and the Gallatin Canyon.
Big Sky is an unincorporated community that spans Gallatin and Madison counties, with 3,591 residents at the 2020 census and many more part-time homeowners. It sits around 6,900 feet in the mountains south of Bozeman and averages more than 160 inches of snow a year, nearly twice what Bozeman gets.
What fences look like here
- Split-rail and buck-and-rail fences that fit the mountain setting
- Wildlife-friendly fences along meadows and travel corridors
- Deer and elk exclusion fencing for gardens and landscaping
- Entry and driveway gates
- Dog enclosures near the house
Snow, short seasons and access
Deep snow buries low fences, and plow berms can crush rails near driveways. Building season is shorter at this elevation, and steep or rocky lots make digging harder. Contractors often book Big Sky work for summer and early fall, so call early. Ask about fence types that sit on the ground, such as buck-and-rail, where digging is difficult.
Covenants and wildlife
Many Big Sky subdivisions have design covenants that limit fence height, style and placement, sometimes to protect views and wildlife movement. Check with your property owners' association before planning a fence. Following Montana FWP's wildlife-friendly guidance is a good starting point for any fence in elk and moose country.
Common questions
Do fence contractors travel to Big Sky?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a contractor that works in the Big Sky area.
Can a fence be built in winter at Big Sky?
Rarely. Snow and frozen ground make it difficult, so most work happens from late spring through fall.
Services in Big Sky
- Wood and privacy fencesCedar and treated wood privacy, picket and horizontal fences for Bozeman-area yards.
- Vinyl and chain link fencesLow-maintenance vinyl privacy fences and chain link for dogs, gardens and side yards.
- Ranch and wildlife fencingBuck-and-rail, wire, horse and deer fences for acreage, built with wildlife in mind.
- GatesWalk gates, double drive gates and ranch gates built square, hung right and latched tight.
- Fence repair and replacementFix leaning posts, wind damage, rot and broken sections, or replace an old fence.
Nearby areas
Fence down after a windstorm, or ready to fence the yard?
Call now and a local fence contractor will look at the job and quote it directly.