Post by: vandeman17 on April 16, 2017, 06:36:35 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on April 16, 2017, 06:53:38 PM
Post by: Craig on April 16, 2017, 07:26:01 PM
Post by: Wingin it on April 16, 2017, 08:16:45 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on April 16, 2017, 08:19:17 PM
Good luck to everyone!
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 18, 2017, 09:09:02 AM
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?
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
Post by: tikkahunter on April 18, 2017, 10:04:53 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on April 18, 2017, 10:10:15 AM
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 18, 2017, 10:14:46 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on April 18, 2017, 10:19:17 AM
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:
Post by: DaveMonti on April 18, 2017, 10:29:29 AM
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.
Post by: RallyDawg on April 18, 2017, 10:30:56 AM
Post by: wooltie on April 18, 2017, 10:59:34 AM
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?
Post by: bearpaw on April 18, 2017, 11:26:19 AM
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.
Post by: Craig on April 18, 2017, 11:44:52 AM
Post by: labsetters on April 18, 2017, 11:55:12 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!
Post by: Brushbuster on April 18, 2017, 12:16:36 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 18, 2017, 12:29:50 PM
Post by: Craig on April 18, 2017, 12:34:26 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 18, 2017, 12:54:49 PM
Post by: dscubame on April 18, 2017, 01:19:18 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on April 18, 2017, 01:22:03 PM
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. :(
Post by: DaveMonti on April 18, 2017, 01:42:45 PM
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.
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.
Post by: vandeman17 on April 18, 2017, 02:02:57 PM
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.
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:
Post by: wooltie on April 18, 2017, 03:16:22 PM
Post by: JoeE on April 18, 2017, 03:46:52 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on April 18, 2017, 03:51:12 PM
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.
Post by: wooltie on April 18, 2017, 04:05:11 PM
Post by: Kazekurt on April 18, 2017, 04:06:10 PM
Post by: tikkahunter on April 18, 2017, 04:12:26 PM
Post by: Wingin it on April 18, 2017, 04:29:13 PM
Post by: The scout on April 18, 2017, 05:03:20 PM
Post by: Muleyslyr on April 18, 2017, 07:00:05 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on April 18, 2017, 07:48:54 PM
Post by: wooltie on April 18, 2017, 07:51:11 PM
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.
Post by: vandeman17 on April 19, 2017, 07:44:30 AM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 19, 2017, 08:35:15 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 19, 2017, 10:29:10 AM
Post by: matt345 on April 19, 2017, 12:05:22 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 19, 2017, 02:14:28 PM
Post by: Reidus on April 19, 2017, 02:55:22 PM
Now it has changed again. I am done looking
Right :chuckle:
Post by: dscubame on April 19, 2017, 04:01:29 PM
Now it has changed again. I am done looking
You looked !
Post by: Craig on April 19, 2017, 04:19:06 PM
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.
Post by: CaNINE on April 19, 2017, 05:41:32 PM
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
Post by: Jimmybelltown on April 19, 2017, 05:54:09 PM
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..
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.
Post by: YoterHunter on April 19, 2017, 07:44:49 PM
Post by: Muleyslyr on April 19, 2017, 07:59:29 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 19, 2017, 08:10:16 PM
Post by: YoterHunter on April 19, 2017, 08:16:34 PM
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!
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:
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 20, 2017, 10:22:17 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 20, 2017, 10:59:06 AM
Post by: go4steelhd on April 20, 2017, 11:23:47 AM
Post by: Craig on April 20, 2017, 02:09:12 PM
Deer tag retained
no big game combo
guess No special elk permit for me
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.
Post by: vandeman17 on April 20, 2017, 03:06:54 PM
Post by: Craig on April 20, 2017, 03:11:06 PM
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".
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 03:21:35 PM
Successful
2017 ELK PERMIT
- 620-20 was your 1st choice
Not Successful
2017 GENERAL - BIG GAME COMBO
Post by: DaveMonti on April 20, 2017, 03:24:26 PM
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:
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:
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 20, 2017, 03:44:49 PM
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:
Post by: Bigshooter on April 20, 2017, 05:59:22 PM
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.
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 06:34:37 PM
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
2 hrs ·
In the category of when things can go wrong Good news is weve got the drawing done for our elk permits. Bad news is our website is down. We apologize for the inconvenience. Well post something here on Facebook as soon as the website is back up. Thanks for your passion and your patience.
Post by: Brushbuster on April 20, 2017, 10:33:25 PM
Very excited going from the disappointment of not drawing a Big Game Combo & then drawing an elk tag!! :tup:
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.
Post by: bearpaw on April 20, 2017, 10:49:31 PM
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
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:
Post by: bearpaw on April 20, 2017, 11:19:58 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 21, 2017, 05:19:39 AM
Post by: big wood on April 21, 2017, 06:28:24 AM
Post by: RallyDawg on April 21, 2017, 11:33:40 AM
Post by: tikkahunter on April 21, 2017, 11:56:47 AM
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?
Post by: RallyDawg on April 21, 2017, 01:02:39 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on April 21, 2017, 03:41:19 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on April 21, 2017, 04:11:39 PM
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?
Post by: huntandjeep on April 22, 2017, 08:07:51 AM
One of the guys who didn't draw applied as a party , he just forgot to let us know :chuckle: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?
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 22, 2017, 09:16:14 AM
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.
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
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:
Post by: bearpaw on April 29, 2017, 10:09:06 AM
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!
Post by: huntandjeep on May 25, 2017, 05:05:28 PM
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 .
Post by: tikkahunter on May 25, 2017, 05:58:51 PM
Post by: The scout on May 25, 2017, 06:00:56 PM
Post by: Wingin it on May 25, 2017, 06:04:36 PM
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.
Post by: huntandjeep on May 25, 2017, 08:40:08 PM
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 ?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.
Post by: Brushbuster on May 25, 2017, 08:48:57 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on May 25, 2017, 08:58:43 PM
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!
Post by: Wingin it on May 27, 2017, 08:43:41 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 30, 2017, 06:08:06 AM
Post by: nrjohnso on May 31, 2017, 09:53:03 AM
http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/licenses/buyApply/nowAvailableDuringSeason.html
Post by: RallyDawg on June 01, 2017, 12:59:44 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on June 26, 2017, 09:11:50 PM
They said to expect the licenses within 10 days.
Just thought I'd post this up, in case anyone else was still missing theirs.
Post by: DaveMonti on June 26, 2017, 10:00:49 PM
I'm just waiting for my archery antelope tag now. Trip is planned and I'm ready.
Post by: Mulie87 on July 17, 2017, 08:16:34 PM
Post by: finnman on July 17, 2017, 09:34:54 PM
Post by: irish52084 on July 18, 2017, 07:07:39 AM
Post by: CaNINE on July 18, 2017, 12:17:06 PM
Post by: OltHunter on July 18, 2017, 01:04:40 PM
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.
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.
Post by: beav1980 on August 06, 2017, 07:15:32 PM
Post by: Bluemoon on August 09, 2017, 04:34:21 PM