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Yes, it's expensive. However, there is no place to hunt like Montana! That's why I don't hunt much in WA, it's just a different world in Montana.
You should have no problem getting the non-resident combination license in the drawing. You can easily apply online, but must have your application in by the end of March. You will know the results within a month. Since 2011 when the state did away with "Outfitter sponsored tags" and made all those tags available in the general non-resident draw, I've not heard of anyone not getting their tag through the drawing. Prior to that, the majority of the non-resident tags were reserved for the outfitters, and very few were left for the general non-resident drawing. Your chances are nearly 100% at getting a tag through the drawing since 2011. Depending on what you want to hunt, you can apply for a General Deer Combination, General Elk Combination, or General Big Game Combination (elk and deer) license. Prices will run from about $600 to just over $1,000.
I been hunting MT every year for the last 12+ years. It's great but this year my son can hunt. So it adds up fast. I'm sure when the time comes to apply I will pay it.
Quote from: DaveMonti on February 06, 2016, 11:48:36 AMYes, it's expensive. However, there is no place to hunt like Montana! That's why I don't hunt much in WA, it's just a different world in Montana. Sure is