Montana deadline 03/15

[JLS]

Don't forget applications are due by March 15.  If you want special permits/points they must be in then.  You can probably bank on unsold elk licenses based on the past few years' sales.  Also, whatever you paid last year will be 3% more this year.

Here is a link to all of the elk population data, including objective maps.

http://fwp.mt.gov/fishAndWildlife/management/elk/

Good luck in the drawing.

[Wea300mag]

Thanks for reminder. I'm willing to bet there will be lots of leftovers this year, deer and elk

[JLS]

There were leftover elk tags still in November.  High pricing will do that.

[Bowbender]

Out of state big game combo $1002.00 this year

[Bean Counter]

Thanks for the the reminder, JLS. Last year I took my place in the 3-4 decade long wait for bighorn. 

[vandeman17]

Out of state big game combo $1002.00 this year

Dear lord. Brutal but still going for it. 

[Wea300mag]

That price, along with decreasing deer populations, are going to bite MT in the backside this year.

[3nails]

 Looks like there could be significant winter kill this year. They're getting buried in snow.

[ShaneTyTrey]

Might be a rough year, but heading over anyway, twice in fact once for elk in October and again for Deer in November.

[dscubame]

That price, along with decreasing deer populations, are going to bite MT in the backside this year.

Just like Idaho a few or more years ago.....

[vandeman17]

Just put in for my combo license last night so that I can put in for an elk tag, hopefully not draw and get the bonus point, then just hunt deer. My question is this, The general big game license is $971 and there is a $5 app fee yet the total is $1002. Is that tax or where does the extra $25 come from?

[JLS]

If you did it online it is the "convenience fee" or whatever they call it.  Typical 3% transaction fee for credit card sales.

[vandeman17]

If you did it online it is the "convenience fee" or whatever they call it.  Typical 3% transaction fee for credit card sales.

Wow what a joke! Yes I did it online. I can see like a couple dollar charge but this was like $25

[dvolmer]

It goes to the third party provider that runs their web system for online licensing.  Major rip off but me and my three budies all paid it!

[deerslyr]

If you draw your second choice does it zero your points? I've heard two different answers, I've never paid attention because I always put in for the elkhorns and a breaks tag, but this year my buddy wants me to put in for the new unlimited gardiner tag. Not sure I want to zero out my points on it but I may do it anyways. Its going to cut down the pressure in that area tremendously.