If I remember correctly, they made it either all the way, or most of the way through the alt list last year. I think it will be a similar year with the economy and all.
Here are the exact numbers per MFWP that I received this morning:
"The total number of applicants that applied last year on the alternate list is as follows:
Big Game Combo: 1461/ we reissued 477
Deer Combo: 1317/ we reissued 134
Elk Combo: 218/ we reissued 42
Landowner Deer Combo: 189/ we reissued 30
If the outfitter sponsored licenses are not all sold by September 1st; they will convert to general licenses and be issued through the alternate list. If you have additional questions please feel free to contact me."
Have a great day!
Thank you,
Jessica Arnold
Licensing Technician
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
(406) 444-5208
So how I see it if there are a few hundred outfitter big game combos that are un-sold on Sept. 1st, the guys in the 600-650 range on the list could get a license..
