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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: backwoods_boy on December 29, 2008, 01:00:53 PM

Title: Montana ELK HUNT 2009????
Post by: backwoods_boy on December 29, 2008, 01:00:53 PM: so im not sure if this topic has been brought up or beaten into the ground :dunno: but i think my dad is leaning on wanting to go to montana next year for an elk hunt in 2009. :drool:

We have no clue what or when i need to do stuff.
Can you guys help give me the steps i need so that dad and i can chase some elk in montana next year.
thanks in advance
Title: Re: Montana ELK HUNT 2009????
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 29, 2008, 01:03:24 PM: Your going to have to apply for a tag this spring. You can get all of the details on there web site

http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/default.html
Title: Re: Montana ELK HUNT 2009????
Post by: huntnphool on December 29, 2008, 01:07:01 PM: Do you have a landowner that is willing to let you hunt their land? If you don't and have to put in for the draw I would plan on hunting maybe 2010. Without a preference point its about 40% your first year I believe. Of course thats not bad odds but I wouldn't go booking hotel reservations just yet.

Money orders need to be postmarked March 15 or earlier or the app finds the circular file and you get your refund at the end of April. Good luck
Title: Re: Montana ELK HUNT 2009????
Post by: Wolf Track on December 30, 2008, 01:19:48 PM: PM me and I'll see what I can do to help...

There's a lot to learn when hunting elk this side of the Rockies compared to hunting either side of the Cascades...
Title: Re: Montana ELK HUNT 2009????
Post by: Craig on December 30, 2008, 01:41:24 PM: Hope you draw. It's fun over there. I hope to drew this year. I have one point for the draw and five elk points. Still real bad draw odds for the area I put in for.
Title: Re: Montana ELK HUNT 2009????
Post by: RPM on December 30, 2008, 02:18:35 PM: you can get guarrenteed outfitter tags but they cost more.then staple you're check to the ap. they lost mine 2 yrs ago so i did'nt even get the piont.
Title: Re: Montana ELK HUNT 2009????
Post by: 270Shooter on December 30, 2008, 04:38:06 PM: Quote from: RPM on December 30, 2008, 02:18:35 PM
you can get guarrenteed outfitter tags but they cost more.then staple you're check to the ap. they lost mine 2 yrs ago so i did'nt even get the piont.
That sucks man!!! :yike: I am gonna start doing that ;).
Title: Re: Montana ELK HUNT 2009????
Post by: Bunkster on January 02, 2009, 10:29:18 PM: I got drawn the first year I applied. In 04. Hunted for elk around Lincoln...ran into alot of elk and alot of dead bulls in town from the locals. It was fun, but ate that tag. We did get all of our deer. 10 deer in 2 days.... :chuckle: ;) I want to go soon, very soon. good luck.
Title: Re: Montana ELK HUNT 2009????
Post by: dbllunger on January 03, 2009, 09:41:19 AM: It used to run about 2 out of three for us getting drawn. Drew four tags last year with no point. Don't forget the late tag purchase on a first come first serve. Get on their web sight and start making calls as they are very helpful. As far as hunting locations again they are very helpful. Make a couple trips in the summer scouting checking things out etc..