Now we wait(Montana)

[tdot24]

How is everybody feeling with the Montana draws likely to be done within the next week or so, I’ve got 2 pts for the deer combo and with the reduction of tags this year 2 pts is no longer almost a sure thing I feel.

[Torrent50]

I think you will be fine with 2 points.  It's the 1 point crowd (my group), that are probably going to be affected.   1 point was 47% last year with just over 2000 tags drawn.   That 2500 reduction is going to hurt us.   All going to depend on how many applicants there are this year.

[Wolfdog2314]

I’m in for 2 for deer. I think this year 2 should still get drawn. After this year tho, I think 3 will be the new standard for sure chances to draw. 75% of the tags given starting at the top point holders, and 25% from the bottom. Next year the 2 point pool will be much larger. This is the way I understand it anyway.

[Sakko300wsm]

I’m in with 2 for deer/elk combo - fingers are crossed!

[Magnum_Willys]

we usually go every other year but were feeling lucky so went in with zero points.  Fingers crossed - its a coin flips chance. 

[KNOPHISH]

DNRY. In for combo with no points.

[huntandjeep]

Wonder how many NR are NOT applying this year because of gas prices , lack of deer and reduced tags ?

[tdot24]

Wonder how many NR are NOT applying this year because of gas prices , lack of deer and reduced tags ?

Every year I wonder this and it seems the numbers don’t really change it seems.

[Magnum_Willys]

Idaho, Montana, then its on to Oregon…. If I strike out on all 3 I may have to hunt WA 

[mburrows]

Wonder how many NR are NOT applying this year because of gas prices , lack of deer and reduced tags ?

Every year I wonder this and it seems the numbers don’t really change it seems.

It hasnt made a difference in the last 7 years at all. Youre already into the tag, gear, etc. for so much whats another few hundred in fuel for most that chose to hunt out of state

[vandeman17]

Wonder how many NR are NOT applying this year because of gas prices , lack of deer and reduced tags ?

Fuel prices also are a roller coaster. Just because they are high now doesn't mean they will be high during hunting season and the same goes for the inverse.

[Mtnwalker]

Idaho, Montana, then its on to Oregon…. If I strike out on all 3 I may have to hunt WA 

Gross 

[buglebuster]

I had a buddy back out so I didn’t apply. Not telling my kid that she wants to go bad! I’ll just tell her we didn’t draw