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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #90 on: March 29, 2023, 07:38:13 PM »
I’m in deer elk combo

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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #91 on: March 31, 2023, 03:07:11 PM »
Decided to go in for deer. I’ve heard the area I have been to in the past has been hammered so it will be a new area adventure if I draw this year :tup: 

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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #92 on: April 03, 2023, 07:39:12 PM »
I'm in Deer Combo with a couple buddies.
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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #93 on: April 03, 2023, 10:01:59 PM »
wife and I in for deer/elk combo

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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #94 on: April 04, 2023, 06:25:36 AM »
We only hunted 5 days this past year, could you find anything over 160 class so ate our tags.

 Numbers are indeed down in the SE, which has led to my apprehension. :twocents:
Montana manages for opportunity and not for quality. Especially with their 5 week long during the rut seasons. If you are hunting public or Bock Management then a 150-160 buck is exceptional and few and far between. Now if you are limited entry or have special private access that is different. If you are looking for an above 160 average on public access you will be eating a lot of $800 deer tags.

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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #95 on: April 04, 2023, 06:58:35 AM »
Buddy lost his two points  by missing last year then bought the point this yea so he has zero chance of drawing I let him know…. I called MT to see if he could cancel his point but no.  You might get lucky she said - how?  Well if not very many 2 and 3 pointers apply there could be some tags for 1 pointers.  Really? 

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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #96 on: April 04, 2023, 08:10:21 AM »
There is hope; I drew the combo last year buying a point.

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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #97 on: April 04, 2023, 08:14:45 AM »
Buddy lost his two points  by missing last year then bought the point this yea so he has zero chance of drawing I let him know…. I called MT to see if he could cancel his point but no.  You might get lucky she said - how?  Well if not very many 2 and 3 pointers apply there could be some tags for 1 pointers.  Really?
If I read it correctly 17% of applicants with 1 point drew last year.
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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #98 on: April 04, 2023, 08:22:07 AM »
Yes, 17% for 1pt for muley general, 0% for 1pt elk general and combo.

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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #99 on: April 04, 2023, 08:41:19 AM »
Not sure if it'll be this year or next but the one point thing will level off. You can't point build anymore with the new rule.
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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #100 on: April 04, 2023, 09:22:25 AM »
Not sure if it'll be this year or next but the one point thing will level off. You can't point build anymore with the new rule.

Let’s hope it’s this year!

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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #101 on: April 04, 2023, 09:39:11 AM »
Meaning that guys just can't buy the point and not put in for the tag, build points for a few years then cash them in on a "guaranteed" tag? 

Not sure if it'll be this year or next but the one point thing will level off. You can't point build anymore with the new rule.

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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #102 on: April 04, 2023, 09:53:54 AM »
Meaning that guys just can't buy the point and not put in for the tag, build points for a few years then cash them in on a "guaranteed" tag? 

Not sure if it'll be this year or next but the one point thing will level off. You can't point build anymore with the new rule.
correct. You can no longer go consecutive years without applying so best case a guy could buy a point in the fall (or buy a point when they apply in the spring) and then the following spring buy a point and apply in the spring and go in with 2pts.
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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #103 on: April 04, 2023, 10:02:30 AM »
Meaning that guys just can't buy the point and not put in for the tag, build points for a few years then cash them in on a "guaranteed" tag? 

Not sure if it'll be this year or next but the one point thing will level off. You can't point build anymore with the new rule.
correct. You can no longer go consecutive years without applying so best case a guy could buy a point in the fall (or buy a point when they apply in the spring) and then the following spring buy a point and apply in the spring and go in with 2pts.

This is what I am planning to do for the 2024 season since I am skipping montana this year for the first time in a long time.
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Re: Montana 2023
« Reply #104 on: April 04, 2023, 02:15:10 PM »
 We might go to montana shortly to help a relative with calving on his ranch. We will undoubtedly be at least shooting at some coyotes. My question is- I think montana hunting license expired 3/30 and we are in the draw for the big game combo. Since we have to buy the base hunting license to apply  will we have and official hunting license for 2023 right now ? Or do we get the license after the draw has taken place? Or should I just call Montana  :chuckle: 

 


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