Montana Newby

[Guyzgunz]

So I've recently run into a hunting opportunity on a private piece of land in Montana for deer/elk and I have never hunted outside of California for large game. Was just curious as to how to go about obtaining a tag for elk as a non-resident in Montana. Do I have to go through the draw system even if it is private property in a hunt district? Literally had this drop in my wheelhouse 24 hours ago.

 

[Aeon]

Draw deadline was April 1, you will need to buy a left over combo tag elk/deer for 1k bucks.

Surplus Licenses | Montana FWP

Hunting License Basics

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I think that's how it still works, been a few since I hunted up there

How much land did you get access to? I used to have a epic elk spot up there. I miss it very very much

 

[Guyzgunz]

Draw deadline was April 1, you will need to buy a left over combo tag elk/deer for 1k bucks.

Surplus Licenses | Montana FWP

Hunting License Basics

fwp.mt.gov

I think that's how it still works, been a few since I hunted up there

How much land did you get access to? I used to have a epic elk spot up there. I miss it very very much

It's around 650 acres or so and butts up to BLM.

 

[ilovesprig]

I too miss Montana big game...I used to buy the combo tag OTC for a 1000 bucks...Any elk, any deer, upland, and fishing...Then the draw got tough and I quit putting in...Now it's north of 1300 and not easy to get..........

650 with access to public is nice chunk...Do the elk winter there?....What part of the state or region?

 

[Guyzgunz]

Unit 432 south of Raynesford.

 

[180ls1]

Put "GoHunt Montana Draw" into youtube and give it a watch. Their system is COMPLICATED.

 

[Zak]

Draw deadline was April 1, you will need to buy a left over combo tag elk/deer for 1k bucks.

Surplus Licenses | Montana FWP

Hunting License Basics

fwp.mt.gov

I think that's how it still works, been a few since I hunted up there

Pretty sure there aren't going to be antlered tags leftover as surplus. His best option is to sign up for the Alternate's List. See: https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/hunting-licenses/nonresident-licenses/alternatesList.html

 

[Guyzgunz]

Thanks for the intel. This opportunity presented itself just last Saturday so I had no chance to put in by April 1 deadline.

 

[180ls1]

Thanks for the intel. This opportunity presented itself just last Saturday so I had no chance to put in by April 1 deadline.

That is OK and may a blessing in disguise.

Go anyways and kill some predators - ranchers love this.
Leave a nice bottle of whiskey.
Clean up, help out and cut some wood.
Etc...