{"id":3339,"date":"2025-03-13T21:26:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T21:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/?p=3339"},"modified":"2025-03-17T16:43:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T16:43:13","slug":"hunting-in-montana-2025-nonresident-application-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/2025\/03\/13\/hunting-in-montana-2025-nonresident-application-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Hunting in Montana : 2025 Nonresident Application Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Montana\u2019s draw system, especially for nonresident hunters, is a tricky one and understanding the application process, deadlines, and point systems is crucial to securing your tags.\u00a0 For the absolute, most in-depth look into\u00a0Montana&#8217;s application process signup for <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"GOHUNT Website (Articles)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/recommends\/gohunt-website-articles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GOHUNT&#8217;s Insider<\/a>.\u00a0 Read their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tool_type=cl&amp;merchant_id=169eddf5-26e6-48d4-abaa-d0b09ca64199&amp;website_id=e830f0d2-aece-419d-b3c7-02ed34ecdbf5&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgohunt.com%2Fbrowse%2Fapplication-strategies%2Fmontana-elk-application-strategies-and-insights-to-help-apply-for-hunts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strategy articles<\/a> and be sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tool_type=cl&amp;merchant_id=169eddf5-26e6-48d4-abaa-d0b09ca64199&amp;website_id=e830f0d2-aece-419d-b3c7-02ed34ecdbf5&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgohunt.com%2Finsider%2Fdraw-odds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">draw odds<\/a> and more.\u00a0 When signing up, be sure to use promo code RANDY when checking out and receive $50 to their <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"GOHUNT Gear Shop (Articles)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/recommends\/gohunt-gear-shop-articles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gear Shop<\/a>, an annual subscription to Fresh Tracks+ AND our revamped Elk Hunting E-Guide.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to Apply for Elk &amp; Deer in Montana | 2025 Application Season!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3tYhA--XwH0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Key Deadlines and Details for Hunting in Montana<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Deadline to Apply for Tags<\/b>: April 1st, 2025. Mark this date on your calendar to ensure you don\u2019t miss the opportunity to apply for hunting tags in Montana.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>2025 Regulations<\/b>: The full regulations can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fwp.mt.gov\/binaries\/content\/assets\/fwp\/hunt\/regulations\/2025\/2025-dea-regulations-final-for-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. It\u2019s essential to review these regulations thoroughly to understand the specific rules for the upcoming season.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Preference Points<\/b>: If you miss the draw or don&#8217;t want to apply for tags in 2025, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to purchase preference points between July and September 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Changes for 2025<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">While some changes introduced in 2024 remain in effect, there are a few updates for 2025:<\/p><div id=\"huntt-1195011513\" class=\"huntt-mid-content huntt-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-right: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669304083421411\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669304083421411\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4452452530\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Doe Tags in Regions 6 &amp; 7<\/b>: These tags will be restricted to private land only.<\/li>\n<li><b>Region 4 Mule Deer Bucks<\/b>: Some units in Region 4 will now be Limited Entry only for mule deer bucks.<\/li>\n<li><b>General Deer Units<\/b>: Certain general deer units will close earlier than usual, on November 16, 2025. Be sure to check the regulations for specific details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Costs Associated with Hunting in Montana<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Montana\u2019s application fees include upfront costs and additional transaction fees. Here\u2019s a breakdown:<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" style=\"height: 97px;\" border=\"1\" width=\"352\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"180\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Preference Point Fee<\/td>\n<td>$100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bonus Point Fee<\/td>\n<td>$20.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Limited Entry Application Fee<\/td>\n<td>Elk &#8211; $9.0o<br \/>\nDeer &#8211; $5.oo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" style=\"height: 122px;\" border=\"1\" width=\"354\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"180\" \/>\n<col width=\"110\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Species<\/td>\n<td>General Tag Fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Big Game Combo Tag<\/td>\n<td>$1,315.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Elk Combo Tag<\/td>\n<td>$1,115.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Deer Combo Tag<\/td>\n<td>$781.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additional, a transaction fees of $0.20 plus 3.0% of the total cost will be charged.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3346 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KC-Export-13-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KC-Export-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KC-Export-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KC-Export-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KC-Export-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KC-Export-13-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Montana\u2019s Point and Draw Systems: A Complicated Affair<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Montana\u2019s point system is notoriously complex, with two distinct systems in place and one reissue cycle:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ol1\">\n<li>General Tag Draw\n<ul class=\"ol1\">\n<li>Preference point system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Limited Entry Tag Draw\n<ul class=\"ol1\">\n<li>Bonus point system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Reissue Draw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n<h5>1. General Tag Draw<\/h5>\n<p>Applicants will enter into the General Tag Draw, first.\u00a0 The general tags are distributed on a preference point system so he or she with the most points will receive a tag.\u00a0 Applicants can accumulate one point per year, unless signing with an outfitter in which an applicant can purchase two preference points.\u00a0 An applicant can never accumulate more than three preference points.<\/p>\n<p>For the general tag draw, be aware of the &#8220;1-point sandwich&#8221;.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a few key points on how to avoid the sandwich.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>75% of Tags<\/b>: Awarded to the highest point holders, starting from the top and working down.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>25% of Tags<\/b>: Awarded to applicants with zero points, starting from the bottom and working up.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>1-Point Holders<\/b>: Often find themselves in \u201cNo Man\u2019s Land,\u201d with significantly lower odds of drawing a tag compared to those with zero or multiple points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This system means that having zero points can sometimes give you better odds than having one point\u2014a rarity among state hunting systems.<\/p>\n<h5>2. Limited Entry Tag Draw<\/h5>\n<p>In order for an applicant to enter the Limited Entry Tag Draw, they must first draw a general tag.\u00a0 Now, the limited entry draw is on a bonus point system so think raffle tickets.\u00a0 Previously accumulated bonus points are squared for the draw plus this year&#8217;s bonus point is applied, but not squared.\u00a0 So here&#8217;s an example.<\/p>\n<p>10 bonus points squared + this year&#8217;s bonus point = 101 bonus points.<\/p>\n<h5>3. Reissue Draw Process<\/h5>\n<p>Applicants can check a box to reissue their general tag, if they do not draw the limited entry tag that they desired.\u00a0 These tags are then reissued to applicants that did not draw a general tag in the first general tag draw.\u00a0 This process happens all on the same day.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Additional Montana Quirks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>Party Applications<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Party Applications<\/b>: Groups of 2-5 applicants can apply together, with points averaged across the group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>Hunter Education Requirements<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li><b>Youth Applicants<\/b>: Must have passed hunter education and be at least 12 years old by January 16, 2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">If you were born after January 1, 1985, you must have passed a certified hunter education course. Older hunters are exempt from this requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>Returning Tags<\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Montana allows you to return your tag for a partial refund.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a breakdown of those prices:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Before August 1<\/b>: 80% refund.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>After August 1<\/b>: 50% refund.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Once the Season Starts<\/b>: No refunds are available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3345 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Michael-Parente-96-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Michael-Parente-96-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Michael-Parente-96-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Michael-Parente-96-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Michael-Parente-96-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Michael-Parente-96-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>Season Dates, Land Access, and Deer Populations<\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>General Season Dates<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Montana is an opportunity state and it provides ample time and seasons to fill your tag.\u00a0 Below are this year&#8217;s season dates.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Archery<\/b>: September 6 to October 19 (6 weeks).<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Rifle Season<\/b>: October 25 to November 30 (5 weeks).<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Muzzleloader<\/b>: December 13-21 (9 days).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For most tags, if you don&#8217;t fill your tag in the archery season, you can hunt the rifle season.\u00a0 And if you don&#8217;t fill your tag during rifle season, you can come back and hunt the 9 day muzzleloader season.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>Public Land and Access Programs<\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Montana offers ample public land for hunting, but it\u2019s important to note that 65% of the state is private land. To help hunters access private land, Montana has the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fwp.mt.gov\/hunt\/access\/blockmanagement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Block Management Program<\/b><\/a>, which compensates landowners for allowing public hunting. There are two types of Block Management properties:<\/p>\n<p><b>Type 1 &#8211; Walk-In Access<\/b>: Simply show up and sign in.<\/p>\n<p><b>Type 2 &#8211; Reservation System<\/b>: Requires advance booking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, your hunting license grants access to State Trust Lands.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>A Note on Deer Populations<\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Montana\u2019s deer population is currently at a 20-year low due to severe drought conditions from 2018-2021 and a harsh winter in 2022. Fawn recruitment has significantly declined, with some areas in Eastern Montana experiencing a 50% drop in population. Hunters should adjust their expectations accordingly.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Final Thoughts on Hunting in Montana<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Montana remains one of the most complicated and expensive states for non-resident hunters. However, with careful planning and a clear understanding of the regulations, you can navigate the system successfully. Whether you\u2019re applying for General Tags, Limited Entry Tags, or preference points, make sure to stay informed and meet all deadlines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For an even more in-depth look into Montana&#8217;s application process signup for <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"GOHUNT Website (Articles)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/recommends\/gohunt-website-articles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GOHUNT&#8217;s Insider<\/a>.\u00a0 Be sure to use promo code RANDY when checking out and receive $50 to their <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"GOHUNT Gear Shop (Articles)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunttalk.com\/strategy\/recommends\/gohunt-gear-shop-articles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gear Shop<\/a>, an annual subscription to Fresh Tracks+ AND our revamped Elk Hunting E-Guide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Happy hunting!<\/p>\n<p><em>Some of the links in this article are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montana\u2019s draw system, especially for nonresident hunters, is a tricky one and understanding the application process, deadlines, and point systems is crucial to securing your tags.\u00a0 For the absolute, most in-depth look into\u00a0Montana&#8217;s application process signup for GOHUNT&#8217;s Insider.\u00a0 Read their strategy articles and be sure to check out the draw odds and more.\u00a0 When [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3347,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[72,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3339","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-state-specific-applications","category-strategy"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO 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