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Title: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 16, 2017, 06:36:35 PM
Hoping to find out if we drew our elk permit! This the week?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Timberstalker on April 16, 2017, 06:53:38 PM
Should've already drawn. I'm hoping we find out this week!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Craig on April 16, 2017, 07:26:01 PM
Hopefully tomorrow me or my son will see a successful draw for bull permit.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Wingin it on April 16, 2017, 08:16:45 PM
Guessing tomorrow too.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on April 16, 2017, 08:19:17 PM
Website said the drawing is the week of the 17th, so sometime in the next week and we will all know.
Good luck to everyone!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 18, 2017, 09:09:02 AM
Looks like they are starting the draw. Got the big game combo. Waiting on permits now.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Timberstalker on April 18, 2017, 09:28:15 AM
Looks like they are starting the draw. Got the big game combo. Waiting on permits now.

Did you get results online?  Or call in?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 18, 2017, 09:58:15 AM
Looks like they are starting the draw. Got the big game combo. Waiting on permits now.

Did you get results online?  Or call in?

Online
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: tikkahunter on April 18, 2017, 10:04:53 AM
My deer combo still says pending
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Timberstalker on April 18, 2017, 10:10:15 AM
I still get pending as well.  I called MDFW and they said results would be posted on 4/20. :dunno:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 18, 2017, 10:14:46 AM
My big game combo shows selected. Elk and deer still pending.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Timberstalker on April 18, 2017, 10:19:17 AM
Gotcha.  Congrats by the way. :tup:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 18, 2017, 10:24:23 AM
Gotcha.  Congrats by the way. :tup:

 :chuckle: I know they are guaranteed but just wanted to get it out there that the draws were possibly starting  :tup:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on April 18, 2017, 10:29:29 AM
I'm showing a lot of stuff under the "Items Held" tab, but the "Drawing results" tab is saying I have no successful and no unsuccessful drawing results.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Timberstalker on April 18, 2017, 10:30:33 AM
Gotcha.  Congrats by the way. :tup:

 :chuckle: I know they are guaranteed but just wanted to get it out there that the draws were possibly starting  :tup:

The big game combos are guaranteed, however the deer combos aren't.  Finger's crossed.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: RallyDawg on April 18, 2017, 10:30:56 AM
I got the noticed that I received my big game combo.  I know it's a 100% but still super stoked.  First time going out of state and we will be hunting mullies in eastern Montana with an outfitter.  October can't come soon enough. 
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: wooltie on April 18, 2017, 10:59:34 AM
I'm confused.  This is my first time applying to MT.

I applied for a nonresident deer combo, and the drawing results state 'Pending 2017 General-Deer Combo'.

The 'Active Item's Held for 2017 License Year' shows the nonresident big game / deer combo license package I purchased.

Assuming the Drawing Results tab will indicate if I was draw for a nonresident OTC deer tag?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: bearpaw on April 18, 2017, 11:26:19 AM
Everything is different this year.

This is the first year in about 8 years that licenses have been over-subscribed forcing Montana to go to a draw. In previous years licenses were under-subscribed so they simply issued everyone a license. This year they are currently preparing to enter all applicants into a draw, this will take a little longer for this to occur and licenses will most likely end up getting issued later than last year. There are no left over licenses except for what ever elk tags get returned from the combo purchasers and applicants who request refunds due to ilness, etc as the year progresses.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Craig on April 18, 2017, 11:44:52 AM
Big game combo license for me and my son. That was expensive. Now waiting on special permit draw.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: labsetters on April 18, 2017, 11:55:12 AM
Montana Big Game Combo results came up this am.

Checked early with no results available. Checked later this am and filled in the MyFWP info and our group went 5 for 5 for successful draws. No one paid the extra $50 for the preference point.

Was told that the BG Combo had more applicants than licenses this year for the first time in years. Don't know how many they had over 15,000, but my guess is they don't want to send any money back for unsuccessful draws, so we will see if anyone doesn't draw.

May not be many/any leftover licenses this year. Spoke to our outfitter a little while ago, and he said there were several thousand leftovers last year. Suspect more folks are looking at Montana and Idaho due to challenging draws in other states in concertwith the winter weather this past year. Have a nephew in Durango CO and he thinks there will be reduced opportunity in his area this year.

Hope all who applied successfully draw!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 18, 2017, 12:16:36 PM
I checked for my buddy & myself. We both were "unsuccessful"  :bash: We applied separately for the big game combo. We may need to come up with a plan B if there are no other deer tags from somewhere.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 18, 2017, 12:29:50 PM
Mine still says pending :dunno:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Craig on April 18, 2017, 12:34:26 PM
I'm guessing a lot of people didn't buy the bonus point for the big game combo because they been undersold the last couple years
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 18, 2017, 12:54:49 PM
I am also seeing pending for elk permit but did draw deer/elk combo. Hopefully it doesn't take until the end of the week to find out.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: dscubame on April 18, 2017, 01:19:18 PM
Killing me smalls!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on April 18, 2017, 01:22:03 PM
Are you guys seeing that you drew the Big Game Combo successfully on the "Drawing Results" tab on the My FWP website?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: dscubame on April 18, 2017, 01:26:42 PM
Are you guys seeing that you drew the Big Game Combo successfully on the "Drawing Results" tab on the My FWP website?

Mine says Not Successful.   :(
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on April 18, 2017, 01:42:45 PM
My Deer Combo still says "No successful results" and "No unsuccessful results". 
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: wooltie on April 18, 2017, 01:45:04 PM
My Deer Combo still says "No successful results" and "No unsuccessful results".

Same as mine, listed under 'drawing results'.  Also says 'pending--general deer combo'.

I wonder if the draw is conducted, then the results are loaded into the system once the draw has completed.  Or, if the draw does its thing, then people's status change if their selected.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Bigshooter on April 18, 2017, 02:00:08 PM
Montana Big Game Combo results came up this am.

Checked early with no results available. Checked later this am and filled in the MyFWP info and our group went 5 for 5 for successful draws. No one paid the extra $50 for the preference point.

Was told that the BG Combo had more applicants than licenses this year for the first time in years. Don't know how many they had over 15,000, but my guess is they don't want to send any money back for unsuccessful draws, so we will see if anyone doesn't draw.

May not be many/any leftover licenses this year. Spoke to our outfitter a little while ago, and he said there were several thousand leftovers last year. Suspect more folks are looking at Montana and Idaho due to challenging draws in other states in concertwith the winter weather this past year. Have a nephew in Durango CO and he thinks there will be reduced opportunity in his area this year.

Hope all who applied successfully draw!

They give out 17,000 big game combo's.  I have heard only a little over 15,000 applications for them.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 18, 2017, 02:02:57 PM
Mine still shows all my preference points there too. I am assuming they have to verify all general combo drawings before doing the permit drawing.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 18, 2017, 02:48:38 PM
Are you guys seeing that you drew the Big Game Combo successfully on the "Drawing Results" tab on the My FWP website?

Yep mine shows successful.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Timberstalker on April 18, 2017, 03:15:35 PM
Montana Big Game Combo results came up this am.

Checked early with no results available. Checked later this am and filled in the MyFWP info and our group went 5 for 5 for successful draws. No one paid the extra $50 for the preference point.

Was told that the BG Combo had more applicants than licenses this year for the first time in years. Don't know how many they had over 15,000, but my guess is they don't want to send any money back for unsuccessful draws, so we will see if anyone doesn't draw.

May not be many/any leftover licenses this year. Spoke to our outfitter a little while ago, and he said there were several thousand leftovers last year. Suspect more folks are looking at Montana and Idaho due to challenging draws in other states in concertwith the winter weather this past year. Have a nephew in Durango CO and he thinks there will be reduced opportunity in his area this year.

Hope all who applied successfully draw!

They give out 17,000 big game combo's.  I have heard only a little over 15,000 applications for them.

I checked for my buddy & myself. We both were "unsuccessful"  :bash: We applied separately for the big game combo. We may need to come up with a plan B if there are no other deer tags from somewhere.  :dunno:

So what happened then? :dunno:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: wooltie on April 18, 2017, 03:16:22 PM
I bet the draw is going on now and people's status is updated if and when their number is drawn.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: JoeE on April 18, 2017, 03:46:52 PM
Mine shows successful for elk. I think it was a guaranteed draw but if any case it's nice be drawn for something because I think my WA draws will be bleak this year.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Bigshooter on April 18, 2017, 03:51:12 PM
I just talked to a buddy that applied in a group of 4.  His group shows 2 successful, 1 pending, and 1 unsuccessful.  The one pending shows that he holds a 2017 tag and the 2 successful and 1 unsuccessful don't show anything under "items held". 

I don't think it's time to get excited or panic yet.  I think they are having problems.


I show unsuccessful for a big game combo but still pending for an elk permit.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: wooltie on April 18, 2017, 04:05:11 PM
I applied as a group of 2. Both now show successful.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Kazekurt on April 18, 2017, 04:06:10 PM
Deer combo for me.😀
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: tikkahunter on April 18, 2017, 04:12:26 PM
Drew my first MT deer combo!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Wingin it on April 18, 2017, 04:29:13 PM
All 3 in my group were successful for deer combo!  :brew: :brew:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: The scout on April 18, 2017, 05:03:20 PM
Everyone I know drew, anyone know when the special permit results come out for Montana, I thought they were the same time.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Muleyslyr on April 18, 2017, 07:00:05 PM
Heading back to my favorite place on earth! 4 out of 5years and loving it. Congrats to all else who drew!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Timberstalker on April 18, 2017, 07:48:54 PM
We drew deer combo!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: wooltie on April 18, 2017, 07:51:11 PM
Never hunted montana. Now to figure out where to go for mulies!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: fishsticks on April 18, 2017, 08:21:03 PM
We drew deer combo!

As did my wife and I.  It will be our first time hunting Montana.  Thankfully we know some folks that have and were gracious enough to point us to a general area with decent success rates and block management access.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 19, 2017, 07:44:30 AM
No changes as of this morning
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 19, 2017, 08:35:15 AM
I drew "big game combo" and nothing yet on the special draws.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 19, 2017, 10:29:10 AM
Looks like things are happening now
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: matt345 on April 19, 2017, 12:05:22 PM
Same here my group drew Big Game Combos. Special Draw is pending. It has been that way on the sight for 3 days now. Wonder if they will announce the special draws by Friday.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 19, 2017, 02:14:28 PM
Now it has changed again. I am done looking
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Reidus on April 19, 2017, 02:55:22 PM
Now it has changed again. I am done looking

Right  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: dscubame on April 19, 2017, 04:01:29 PM
Now it has changed again. I am done looking

You looked !
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Craig on April 19, 2017, 04:19:06 PM
Now mine changed to Not successful for big game combo. So I'm guessing they ran the special elk permits and i did not draw. So i gave up my elk permit and only have a deer permit. ( thats only a guess because it shows special permits not run yet )

But my son still has his Deer and elk license . And only was he can draw is if I hold a Non res license.

hopefully everything will be posted tomorrow.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: CaNINE on April 19, 2017, 05:41:32 PM
My dad and I drew deer combo. We will be hunting the SE corner.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 19, 2017, 05:53:02 PM
Now mine changed to Not successful for big game combo. So I'm guessing they ran the special elk permits and i did not draw. So i gave up my elk permit and only have a deer permit. ( thats only a guess because it shows special permits not run yet )

But my son still has his Deer and elk license . And only was he can draw is if I hold a Non res license.

hopefully everything will be posted tomorrow.

I haven't looked again but this morning I was showing pending for elk permit, deer retained and not successful for combo. Now it just shows unsuccessful for combo
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Jimmybelltown on April 19, 2017, 05:54:09 PM
I drew the big game combo. fingers crossed for 680 archery (yeah right ;)
I will be hunting muleys again this fall!

check that now it is saying unsuccessful for big game combo!!?
going to be seriously bummed if no go for Mt..
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Bigshooter on April 19, 2017, 06:19:41 PM
Now mine changed to Not successful for big game combo. So I'm guessing they ran the special elk permits and i did not draw. So i gave up my elk permit and only have a deer permit. ( thats only a guess because it shows special permits not run yet )

But my son still has his Deer and elk license . And only was he can draw is if I hold a Non res license.

hopefully everything will be posted tomorrow.

I haven't looked again but this morning I was showing pending for elk permit, deer retained and not successful for combo. Now it just shows unsuccessful for combo

Same for me.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: YoterHunter on April 19, 2017, 07:44:49 PM
No deer combo for group of 3 first time in 5 years  looks like more people are tired of this state
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Muleyslyr on April 19, 2017, 07:59:29 PM
Yoter...bummer you guys didn't draw again! I fortunately did again and will be right back where I met you guys last year.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 19, 2017, 08:10:16 PM
I drew deer combo, hopefully my friends did to.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: YoterHunter on April 19, 2017, 08:16:34 PM
My buddy and son got drawn   I put in with my son and brother  got multi deer again will try to get surplus if any  maybe Idaho this year never hunted it  real bummed was looking forward to a great time again
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on April 19, 2017, 08:23:59 PM
My buddy and son got drawn   I put in with my son and brother  got multi deer again will try to get surplus if any  maybe Idaho this year never hunted it  real bummed was looking forward to a great time again

What is a "multi deer" in Montana?  If you get the deer combo license, you can hunt the archery season and the general season.  No "multi" required.
Of course, there are special permits for a lot of units in Montana, but that's a whole different game!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Jimmybelltown on April 20, 2017, 10:15:07 AM
I drew the big game combo. fingers crossed for 680 archery (yeah right ;)
I will be hunting muleys again this fall!

check that now it is saying unsuccessful for big game combo!!?
going to be seriously bummed if no go for Mt..

And as of this morning it changed back to successful.. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 20, 2017, 10:22:17 AM
Just saw on Facebook that they started the elk and deer permit drawing Monday and had to start over due to unforeseen error. Says permits should be available by the end of the week.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 20, 2017, 10:59:06 AM
The unforeseen error was me actually drawing. The officials saw it and knew something was fishy so they decided to redraw.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: go4steelhd on April 20, 2017, 11:23:47 AM
 :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Craig on April 20, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
must be doing stuff now mine now says

Deer tag retained

no big game combo

guess No special elk permit for me
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 20, 2017, 03:02:01 PM
must be doing stuff now mine now says

Deer tag retained

no big game combo

guess No special elk permit for me

Mine said that at 3 different times so until everything says final I wouldn't assume anything quite yet.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on April 20, 2017, 03:06:54 PM
No dice for me on elk. Darnit
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Craig on April 20, 2017, 03:11:06 PM
No elk permit for me or my son.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on April 20, 2017, 03:14:14 PM
must be doing stuff now mine now says

Deer tag retained

no big game combo

guess No special elk permit for me

o you applied for a deer "tag" and got it, but also applied for the Big Game Combo, and didn't get it?  What is the deer "tag"?  Drawings are for "combo licenses" or "permits". 
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 03:21:35 PM
All long week long it said I was unsuccessful for the Big Game Combo. Now it says I drew an elk permit.  :dunno:  Hopefully this stays. I think they just got tired of me checking every 5 minutes.  :chuckle:

 Successful
2017 ELK PERMIT
- 620-20 was your 1st choice
Not Successful
2017 GENERAL - BIG GAME COMBO
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on April 20, 2017, 03:24:26 PM
I thought that if you didn't draw the combo LICENSE, you would not be in the permit drawing.  You can't hunt on a permit without a license.  What is that state doing?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 20, 2017, 03:28:34 PM
I thought that if you didn't draw the combo LICENSE, you would not be in the permit drawing.  You can't hunt on a permit without a license.  What is that state doing?
When you draw a special permit, that is the only unit you can hunt so they send you special permit and you do not have a general elk tag  :twocents:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 03:43:37 PM
I thought that if you didn't draw the combo LICENSE, you would not be in the permit drawing.  You can't hunt on a permit without a license.  What is that state doing?
When you draw a special permit, that is the only unit you can hunt so they send you special permit and you do not have a general elk tag  :twocents:

Just when you think you understand their system. I've hunted deer 12+ times in MT. This would be my first elk hunt & I'd be ok with only hunting this one area.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 20, 2017, 03:44:49 PM
I think you guys broke the system! Can't even get access to there page now.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 03:47:54 PM
I think you guys broke the system! Can't even get access to there page now.

Down for me to. I hope there isn't a redraw. Where did I put the Canadian Mist? Argh!  :bash:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Bigshooter on April 20, 2017, 05:59:22 PM
I can't get the page to load.  Is it down for everyone?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 06:20:04 PM
All long week long it said I was unsuccessful for the Big Game Combo. Now it says I drew an elk permit.  :dunno:  Hopefully this stays. I think they just got tired of me checking every 5 minutes.  :chuckle:

 Successful
2017 ELK PERMIT
- 620-20 was your 1st choice
Not Successful
2017 GENERAL - BIG GAME COMBO

Still down for me. I'm hoping the drawing is soon finalized & I land the elk permit I think I drew.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 06:34:37 PM
Just got this from their Facebook page:


Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2 hrs ·
In the category of “when things can go wrong …” Good news is we’ve got the drawing done for our elk permits. Bad news is our website is down. We apologize for the inconvenience. We’ll post something here on Facebook as soon as the website is back up. Thanks for your passion and your patience.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 10:33:25 PM
I just checked & their website is working & more important it still says I drew an elk permit!!
Very excited going from the disappointment of not drawing a Big Game Combo & then drawing an elk tag!!  :tup:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 20, 2017, 10:48:09 PM
I just checked & their website is working & more important it still says I drew an elk permit!!
Very excited going from the disappointment of not drawing a Big Game Combo & then drawing an elk tag!!  :tup:

Congrats! Drew general big game combo but will more than likely turn it back in since I struck out on deer and elk permits.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: bearpaw on April 20, 2017, 10:49:31 PM
From Montana today:

License Drawing Update
There is little to offer except hang on for a bit.  The system collapsed and according to Hank Worsech, Bureau Chief of Licensing, they have been working on it to get it fixed.  Please be patient and in a few days, will have the drawing sorted out.
 
What we do know
•   Non-resident licenses were over subscribed for the first time since 2010
•   The process for drawing licenses imploded and is being worked on now
•   Once the drawing for licenses is squared away the Dept. will draw permits
•   There will be split off and refunded licenses available at some point
•   Split off and Refunds will be provided to those who applied but were not drawn in the first go around
•   IF there are licenses left over there will be an on-line first come first served basis.We will keep you informed of that opportunity in advance
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 10:58:13 PM
From Montana today:

License Drawing Update
There is little to offer except hang on for a bit.  The system collapsed and according to Hank Worsech, Bureau Chief of Licensing, they have been working on it to get it fixed.  Please be patient and in a few days, will have the drawing sorted out.
 
What we do know
•   Non-resident licenses were over subscribed for the first time since 2010
•   The process for drawing licenses imploded and is being worked on now
•   Once the drawing for licenses is squared away the Dept. will draw permits
•   There will be split off and refunded licenses available at some point
•   Split off and Refunds will be provided to those who applied but were not drawn in the first go around
•   IF there are licenses left over there will be an on-line first come first served basis.We will keep you informed of that opportunity in advance

Ok I'm still nervous about my elk permit.. Please no redraw!!  :yike:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: bearpaw on April 20, 2017, 11:19:58 PM
I'll cross my fingers for you...
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 21, 2017, 05:19:39 AM
I am nervous for you also!!!!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: big wood on April 21, 2017, 06:28:24 AM
I hope they redraw, at first it said I drew a bull permit, 4 hours later it said big game combo not selected, last night it said I had a deer tag. I have 12 points and would have over 20 if they hadnt started collecting points 12 years ago.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: RallyDawg on April 21, 2017, 11:33:40 AM
So if I am understanding this correctly, I was selected for a big game combo (didn't apply for special permits) and now there is the potential that I will have it taken away in the redraw? 
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: tikkahunter on April 21, 2017, 11:56:47 AM
The Montana Fish and Game website currently says this:


The wait is over. Resident and nonresident hunters can now use MyFWP to check their drawing results for Montana's deer and elk permits.

So there must not be a redraw?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: RallyDawg on April 21, 2017, 01:02:39 PM
Still good, thank God.  I assume hard copies of licences go out in the mail in the next few weeks?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on April 21, 2017, 03:41:19 PM
I hope they are done drawing the combo licenses.  My FWP has been showing I successfully drew for the past few days!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: huntandjeep on April 21, 2017, 04:11:39 PM
Looks like I'm going to Montana deer hunting  :tup:. Buddy also drew and 2 buddies didn't.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on April 21, 2017, 09:15:05 PM
Looks like I'm going to Montana deer hunting  :tup:. Buddy also drew and 2 buddies didn't.

Don't you apply as a party?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: huntandjeep on April 22, 2017, 08:07:51 AM
Looks like I'm going to Montana deer hunting  :tup:. Buddy also drew and 2 buddies didn't.

Don't you apply as a party?
One of the guys who didn't draw applied as a party , he just forgot to let us know  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 22, 2017, 09:16:14 AM
I drew combo deer/elk negative on the special permits
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 26, 2017, 08:00:28 PM
All long week long it said I was unsuccessful for the Big Game Combo. Now it says I drew an elk permit.  :dunno:  Hopefully this stays. I think they just got tired of me checking every 5 minutes.  :chuckle:

 Successful
2017 ELK PERMIT
- 620-20 was your 1st choice
Not Successful
2017 GENERAL - BIG GAME COMBO

Still waiting on the official results from MT. I guess I am one of about 50 or so applications they are having problems with. I've made calls to MT & may need to wait until next week until it is sorted out. Looks like WA is not the only state that has problems with their draw process. Hoping for a happy ending.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: The scout on April 26, 2017, 08:20:40 PM
All long week long it said I was unsuccessful for the Big Game Combo. Now it says I drew an elk permit.  :dunno:  Hopefully this stays. I think they just got tired of me checking every 5 minutes.  :chuckle:

 Successful
2017 ELK PERMIT
- 620-20 was your 1st choice
Not Successful
2017 GENERAL - BIG GAME COMBO

Still waiting on the official results from MT. I guess I am one of about 50 or so applications they are having problems with. I've made calls to MT & may need to wait until next week until it is sorted out. Looks like WA is not the only state that has problems with their draw process. Hoping for a happy ending.



They are probably having problems because so many Washington hunters are applying there and blowing up there website every 5 minutes, just like here
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on April 28, 2017, 11:14:49 PM
All long week long it said I was unsuccessful for the Big Game Combo. Now it says I drew an elk permit.  :dunno:  Hopefully this stays. I think they just got tired of me checking every 5 minutes.  :chuckle:

 Successful
2017 ELK PERMIT
- 620-20 was your 1st choice
Not Successful
2017 GENERAL - BIG GAME COMBO

Still waiting on the official results from MT. I guess I am one of about 50 or so applications they are having problems with. I've made calls to MT & may need to wait until next week until it is sorted out. Looks like WA is not the only state that has problems with their draw process. Hoping for a happy ending.

I called MFWP again today & spoke to Hank in licensing. There were 67 appls similar to mine that were unsuccessful for the combination licenses but drew an elk permit. He said I definitely will be getting the elk permit along with a general deer tag. They just need to figure out how to have the system issue the license/permit.  :brew:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: bearpaw on April 29, 2017, 10:09:06 AM
congrats  :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: jkthomps on April 29, 2017, 11:31:26 AM
Looks like I'm going to Montana deer hunting  :tup:. Buddy also drew and 2 buddies didn't.

Don't you apply as a party?

Worked for us! Can't wait to head to MT!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: huntandjeep on May 25, 2017, 05:05:28 PM
Got my paperwork in the mail today  :tup:
One question what's the Deer B/ Elk B / Antelope & Antelope B application ? Also shouldn't there be a hunting license and tag in the package ? All I got was the above app and thier regulation book .
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: tikkahunter on May 25, 2017, 05:58:51 PM
I got the same.  When do get the actual license?!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: The scout on May 25, 2017, 06:00:56 PM
They usually come in the same envelope, as the regs and b tag apps
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Wingin it on May 25, 2017, 06:04:36 PM
My wife got hers today too and it is the same. Sent the regulation book, application form but no license and tags. Mine did not arrive today!  :dunno:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on May 25, 2017, 08:30:51 PM
Got my paperwork in the mail today  :tup:
One question what's the Deer B/ Elk B / Antelope & Antelope B application ? Also shouldn't there be a hunting license and tag in the package ? All I got was the above app and thier regulation book .

The B tags are antlerless tags.  The B tags and antelope tags are drawn after the deer and elk tags.  Many who do not draw an elk or deer tag don't apply for antelope. 
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: huntandjeep on May 25, 2017, 08:40:08 PM
Got my paperwork in the mail today  :tup:
One question what's the Deer B/ Elk B / Antelope & Antelope B application ? Also shouldn't there be a hunting license and tag in the package ? All I got was the above app and thier regulation book .

The B tags are antlerless tags.  The B tags and antelope tags are drawn after the deer and elk tags.  Many who do not draw an elk or deer tag don't apply for antelope.
Makes sense. Should my license and tag been in that packet ? When I applied the Email I received said something along the lines of ( attached is your perminent license and/or receipt )Only 2 attachments attached to that email was the Application and the receipt ?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Brushbuster on May 25, 2017, 08:48:57 PM
You will get another mailing with your tag(s). Should be here soon. I drew a elk permit this year & received it in the mail earlier this week. Still waiting for my elk & deer tags that you'll attach to your victim(s).  :tup:
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on May 25, 2017, 08:58:43 PM
I drew the deer combo and have not yet gotten it.  This mailing is just the application for the antelope and B tags.  You can also apply for them online.
I've gotten the deer combo for the last several years and I can't remember if everything came in the same envelope, but this year the tags are being mailed separately from the antelope and B tag applications.  Don't worry, if you drew, you'll get your tags! 

Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Wingin it on May 27, 2017, 08:43:41 PM
I still haven't received my regulations and b tag application forms. My wife and my dad both got theirs this last week. Anybody else draw and not get theirs yet? I guess I better contact Montana FWP on Tuesday and find out where they mailed mine to.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 30, 2017, 06:08:06 AM
No luck on the big game draw for me but have a ton of deer and elk points. Now the waiting game for sheep, bison and moose.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: nrjohnso on May 31, 2017, 09:53:03 AM
Maybe old news, but thought I'd post anyway.  Elk Combos are available.       

http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/licenses/buyApply/nowAvailableDuringSeason.html


Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: RallyDawg on June 01, 2017, 12:59:44 PM
I haven't received my big game combo stuff yet but I'll give it a few more days.  I expect that they were not all placed in the mail at the same time. 
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Timberstalker on June 26, 2017, 09:11:50 PM
I still hadn't received my deer combo license, so today I called Montana Fish & Game. They informed me that there were a small number of non residents licenses that were skipped over and were never printed or emailed :yike:.

They said to expect the licenses within 10 days.

Just thought I'd post this up, in case anyone else was still missing theirs.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: DaveMonti on June 26, 2017, 10:00:49 PM
I got mine a while back.  That's odd that they somehow missed some. 
I'm just waiting for my archery antelope tag now.  Trip is planned and I'm ready.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Mulie87 on July 17, 2017, 08:16:34 PM
Deer B results are out. My hunting partner and I got drawn for mulie doe in region 7.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: finnman on July 17, 2017, 09:34:54 PM
My wife and I both drew our mulie B tags for region 7! Now for antelope! Come on baby!!!
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: irish52084 on July 18, 2017, 07:07:39 AM
I drew a mule deer B tag for region 7! Since my 2 buddies drew buck tags at least now I can say I drew a tag. Lol
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: CaNINE on July 18, 2017, 12:17:06 PM
Antelope draw results are 7/31 right?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: OltHunter on July 18, 2017, 01:04:40 PM
not sure if i should start a new thread or piggy back on this one, but how to refunds work if you don't draw a license like antelope but have to front the total cost?

do you just have to call them or is there something you fill out and send it?  I see there is an 80% total refund before 7/31 and 50% before the season starts.

this was my first year applying for antelope.  thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: vandeman17 on July 18, 2017, 06:11:48 PM
not sure if i should start a new thread or piggy back on this one, but how to refunds work if you don't draw a license like antelope but have to front the total cost?

do you just have to call them or is there something you fill out and send it?  I see there is an 80% total refund before 7/31 and 50% before the season starts.

this was my first year applying for antelope.  thanks in advance.

They send you a refund check in the mail.
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: beav1980 on August 06, 2017, 07:15:32 PM
Anyone know if left over tags have gone on sale or if there are any?
Title: Re: Montana draw
Post by: Bluemoon on August 09, 2017, 04:34:21 PM
They went on sale Aug 7th.  But I think you need to be over to get them. Anterless Whitetail is a OTC tag.
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