Post by: 3nails on April 15, 2018, 02:20:20 PM
Post by: CaNINE on April 15, 2018, 03:58:04 PM
Post by: Huntinandfishinfool on April 15, 2018, 04:18:40 PM
Post by: cougforester on April 15, 2018, 04:31:29 PM
:tup: I'm in for deer combo. I recall reading that the draw will be conducted on the 16th.
I believe it said the week of the 16th to be specific. Regardless it'll be happening soon!
Post by: gasman on April 15, 2018, 07:12:17 PM
Post by: Dirtnap on April 16, 2018, 10:10:04 AM
Post by: J.Shay on April 16, 2018, 10:17:33 AM
My Montana App says pending. Does this mean the drawing is close to happening?What is the Montana app?
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Post by: big wood on April 16, 2018, 02:18:03 PM
Post by: 3nails on April 16, 2018, 08:00:31 PM
Post by: BigCutty3 on April 16, 2018, 08:21:33 PM
Post by: Dirtnap on April 17, 2018, 10:32:46 AM
Post by: Antlershed on April 17, 2018, 10:36:00 AM
Post by: dscubame on April 17, 2018, 11:09:03 AM
Post by: big wood on April 20, 2018, 04:45:55 PM
Post by: dscubame on April 21, 2018, 07:36:25 AM
Post by: 3nails on April 23, 2018, 04:51:11 AM
Post by: MisplacedAlaskan on April 23, 2018, 07:17:48 AM
Post by: Dirtnap on April 23, 2018, 09:02:12 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 23, 2018, 09:04:02 AM
Ok, results will be posted this week!
I got an email saying they will be posted this week
Post by: Tbob on April 23, 2018, 12:15:07 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on April 23, 2018, 04:19:49 PM
Post by: Reidus on April 23, 2018, 04:42:43 PM
Post by: Brushbuster on April 23, 2018, 05:01:04 PM
Post by: Dirtnap on April 23, 2018, 05:25:15 PM
Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on April 23, 2018, 05:25:44 PM
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Post by: vandeman17 on April 23, 2018, 05:35:39 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 23, 2018, 05:36:28 PM
Post by: ffhoofer on April 23, 2018, 05:44:31 PM
Post by: The scout on April 23, 2018, 06:08:19 PM
Post by: Craig on April 23, 2018, 06:10:05 PM
Post by: gasman on April 23, 2018, 06:16:36 PM
Post by: Mtnwalker on April 23, 2018, 06:25:06 PM
Not successful for our group :bash:
Us either. We were in for the combo
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on April 23, 2018, 06:31:33 PM
Post by: badnewskruse on April 23, 2018, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: cougforester on April 23, 2018, 07:03:03 PM
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 23, 2018, 07:05:09 PM
Says successful 2018 big game combo (released)
Then under unsuccessful 2018 big game combo.
Sounds like I was successful and not? Anyone know what that’s all about?
Post by: Tbob on April 23, 2018, 07:06:40 PM
Post by: steelhead59 on April 23, 2018, 07:47:41 PM
Post by: Gamblin Guy on April 23, 2018, 08:17:28 PM
Big game combo for me and my son. I also drew a rifle special elk permit for Central Montana area.
Which unit on the permit? Shoot me a PM if you want.....might be able to help....
Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 23, 2018, 08:23:49 PM
First time I have seen this so what does it mean?
Says successful 2018 big game combo (released)
Then under unsuccessful 2018 big game combo.
Sounds like I was successful and not? Anyone know what that’s all about?
That’s what mine says too what does that mean??
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on April 23, 2018, 08:25:44 PM
1st time to Montana.
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 23, 2018, 08:33:14 PM
First time I have seen this so what does it mean?
Says successful 2018 big game combo (released)
Then under unsuccessful 2018 big game combo.
Sounds like I was successful and not? Anyone know what that’s all about?
That’s what mine says too what does that mean??
:dunno: been applying over there for 10 years and I have never seen it before?
Post by: greenhead_killer on April 23, 2018, 09:12:27 PM
Post by: The scout on April 23, 2018, 09:13:17 PM
Post by: MADMAX on April 23, 2018, 10:44:41 PM
Heading solo to the eastern side near Broadus
Post by: dvolmer on April 23, 2018, 11:27:55 PM
Post by: big wood on April 24, 2018, 05:23:29 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 24, 2018, 05:39:56 AM
Post by: Mossbak on April 24, 2018, 06:31:09 AM
Post by: bullcanyon on April 24, 2018, 06:44:59 AM
Post by: cougforester on April 24, 2018, 06:51:07 AM
Post by: MADMAX on April 24, 2018, 07:02:15 AM
Post by: cougforester on April 24, 2018, 07:06:58 AM
I’d imagine you’ll see a refund back on your credit card
Any potential timeline? I'm switching CC's but don't want to jump the gun before that money gets put back on.
Post by: knighttime25 on April 24, 2018, 07:40:14 AM
Post by: bigfish51 on April 24, 2018, 08:23:01 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 24, 2018, 08:51:15 AM
I’d imagine you’ll see a refund back on your credit card
Any potential timeline? I'm switching CC's but don't want to jump the gun before that money gets put back on.
Last year when we returned the elk portion it only took a few days for the refund to hit my card
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 24, 2018, 09:06:12 AM
Well, how's this for errors? I drew the combo license, and it shows in my "items that you hold" section, but then below it says that I was "successful" in drawing the combo license and "not successful" in drawing the combo license. No mention of either my deer or elk permit. I'm waiting for answers from the main office. I smell a re draw!!!!!
That's exactly where mine sits as well
Post by: bigfish51 on April 24, 2018, 09:08:12 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on April 24, 2018, 09:09:00 AM
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 24, 2018, 09:19:45 AM
Post by: Bigshooter on April 24, 2018, 09:28:25 AM
Up until this year it seemed that everyone that put in for the Big Game Combo drew a licence. I understand that this year is the first year that there were more applicants than tags. But it shocks me that so many of us on the forum didn't draw. I know the deer only tags have been harder to get for a few years now but the Combo tags have been close to 100% in years past. it just seems weird to me that so many people didn't draw this year on the combo tag. I could understand if 10% didn't draw due to the increase but it seems that close to 50% of the posts on here are un-successful combo's. Montana must have had a massive increase in applicants for these licenses this year.
Last year deer combo had an 84% draw success. And big game combo was 92%. Looks like odds were a lot lower this year. I didn't draw a big game combo last year. But I did draw the deer combo this year.
Post by: Bigshooter on April 24, 2018, 09:30:57 AM
Just talked to one of my partners. He didn't draw the combo license. Funny, I called the draw hotline to talk to someone about my issue and in their recording, it states that the left over combo licenses will go on sale May 7th. How can there be any left overs if my partner didn't draw? Man I hope that I get someone who knows what is going on. Been on hold for 45 minutes now
Could be an elk combo. That was the only leftover combo last year.
There are 3 different combos:
Deer combo
Deer elk combo
Elk combo
Post by: vandeman17 on April 24, 2018, 09:40:33 AM
Just talked to one of my partners. He didn't draw the combo license. Funny, I called the draw hotline to talk to someone about my issue and in their recording, it states that the left over combo licenses will go on sale May 7th. How can there be any left overs if my partner didn't draw? Man I hope that I get someone who knows what is going on. Been on hold for 45 minutes now
Could be an elk combo. That was the only leftover combo last year.
There are 3 different combos:
Deer combo
Deer elk combo
Elk combo
The way they use "combo" can be confusing. I have been told they say combo because it comes with other licences besides just your deer or elk or both
Post by: wooltie on April 24, 2018, 09:48:22 AM
Post by: dscubame on April 24, 2018, 09:56:37 AM
Elk Combo successful.
I did pay for bonus point when applying.
Back to MT I go.
Post by: Duckhunter14 on April 24, 2018, 10:04:18 AM
Post by: bigfish51 on April 24, 2018, 10:31:01 AM
Post by: matt345 on April 24, 2018, 10:33:50 AM
It says that I have Deer Elk Combo and Deer and Elk Licenses Held! And then under Permits is says I was successful for Deer Elk Combo and then Wasn't Successful!?????
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on April 24, 2018, 10:40:28 AM
Confusing! the new site doesn't make sense.
It says that I have Deer Elk Combo and Deer and Elk Licenses Held! And then under Permits is says I was successful for Deer Elk Combo and then Wasn't Successful!?????
You have the tag.
If you were not successful it would display your deer elk combo in the unsuccessful section.
Post by: matt345 on April 24, 2018, 10:49:45 AM
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on April 24, 2018, 10:52:49 AM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 24, 2018, 10:54:31 AM
Post by: matt345 on April 24, 2018, 10:56:10 AM
I have been on hold with FWP now for 57 mins. LOL
Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 24, 2018, 11:04:39 AM
This is what mines says. Still confusing compared to prior year draws!
That’s what mine says so did we draw or what?? I was just about to post those pictures up
Post by: matt345 on April 24, 2018, 11:15:35 AM
Post by: huntandjeep on April 24, 2018, 11:31:39 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 24, 2018, 11:33:42 AM
Post by: buglebuster on April 24, 2018, 12:25:42 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on April 24, 2018, 12:43:46 PM
Just talked to one of my partners. He didn't draw the combo license. Funny, I called the draw hotline to talk to someone about my issue and in their recording, it states that the left over combo licenses will go on sale May 7th. How can there be any left overs if my partner didn't draw? Man I hope that I get someone who knows what is going on. Been on hold for 45 minutes now
Could be an elk combo. That was the only leftover combo last year.
There are 3 different combos:
Deer combo
Deer elk combo
Elk combo
The way they use "combo" can be confusing. I have been told they say combo because it comes with other licences besides just your deer or elk or both
Combo has nothing to do with deer and elk. There is no deer elk combo. If you want deer and elk you put in for the big game combo. Like you said the combo is meant to cover all the different licences you get when you draw. Such as a fishing licences and upland game licences along with your hunting licences and tags.
Post by: mikelonsford on April 24, 2018, 01:14:08 PM
Mike
Post by: 3nails on April 24, 2018, 01:32:16 PM
Post by: Apples on April 24, 2018, 06:19:09 PM
Post by: dscubame on April 24, 2018, 09:40:35 PM
Post by: Stein on April 25, 2018, 05:12:50 AM
Post by: Yakirack on April 25, 2018, 09:57:19 AM
Our group of 4 got deer combo
Same for us.
Post by: Muleyslyr on April 25, 2018, 07:37:50 PM
Post by: Gentrys on April 25, 2018, 08:24:05 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 25, 2018, 08:24:48 PM
Post by: CamoDup on April 25, 2018, 08:51:30 PM
Post by: greenhead_killer on April 25, 2018, 09:12:16 PM
I still can’t figure out if I drew or not. Was on hold for an hour with no answer todaylook into your held items on your account. Should tell you if the tags are held or not(whether you were drawn or not). Should give you an answer
Post by: Dan-o on April 25, 2018, 09:44:24 PM
Post by: CaNINE on April 26, 2018, 09:23:09 AM
Will hit the Custer National Forest for whitetail
Post by: squires14 on April 26, 2018, 02:34:57 PM
Meaning not passing anything this yr in WA. Spending 2 plus weeks in Montana hunting deer and elk
Lets see if I can get a bigger buck and my first MT bull down this yr.
Post by: Mulie87 on May 01, 2018, 11:49:20 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 02, 2018, 05:12:52 AM
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on May 04, 2018, 11:36:28 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on May 04, 2018, 11:46:53 AM
Successful Deer Combo Draw for me, however, landowner who had set me up with access to hunt his land South of Missoula just called me and shared the unfortunate news that he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and has to sell his home and land and move closer to a treatment center. Very sad to hear. Very nice elderly man who wanted to help out an out of state guy! So, I am going to send in the paper work to Helena division for refund. I am pretty bummed that out of state refunds are only 80%...Kind of screwed up in my opinion, especially with the fact that they get to sell my tag to someone else. Any chance you guys know about some sort of unwritten way that I can transfer my tag into your name, and I don't loose out on the 20%. I'd be willing to sell it you for cost without taxes/fees. If you have a place to go, I would rather have someone use it then it go to the State.
Sad deal on both sides and I am almost certain you can't transfer a tag. My question is why not try and hunt some public land since you have already paid for the tags and were ready to make the trip?
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on May 04, 2018, 12:10:33 PM
I do have a plan B, Fishing trip option. I do have time to pull the trigger on that. So I need to make up my mind.
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on May 04, 2018, 01:00:30 PM
I guess I really haven't dedicated a lot of map planning time; To get to know public land areas. I had put "my bait" out for private land usage, and "got bit", so I did not make a plan B. I guess I could scrounge up some Onx Maps, online MDFW game area maps and see what I can find. Also, I have no hunting partner, so the idea of me going into a new place and burning around for 5 to 7 days seems questionable. I guess I should just put on my big boy pants and "cowboy" up. lolOut in eastern Montana there are so many deer you almost can't go wrong. Throw a dart at a map and find some public ground in the general area, odds are there will be some deer on it. That being said winterkill is going to be an issue out that way this year so that is another factor to consider
I do have a plan B, Fishing trip option. I do have time to pull the trigger on that. So I need to make up my mind.
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Post by: andrew_in_idaho on May 04, 2018, 01:02:47 PM
Drawn for deer. Put in for antelope as well. 7500 speed goat tags, odds seem good.From what I'm hearing there may not even be 7500 antelope left in region 7 by the time season rolls around. Herd estimates after 2010-2011 winter were around 9000 animals in region 7 and I've heard this winter was far harsher and they went into it with less animals to begin with. Doesn't sound too promising. I've pivoted off of region 7 antelope and I'll be putting in for wyoming instead
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on May 04, 2018, 01:34:34 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on May 04, 2018, 03:01:30 PM
I guess I really haven't dedicated a lot of map planning time; To get to know public land areas. I had put "my bait" out for private land usage, and "got bit", so I did not make a plan B. I guess I could scrounge up some Onx Maps, online MDFW game area maps and see what I can find. Also, I have no hunting partner, so the idea of me going into a new place and burning around for 5 to 7 days seems questionable. I guess I should just put on my big boy pants and "cowboy" up. lol
I do have a plan B, Fishing trip option. I do have time to pull the trigger on that. So I need to make up my mind.
Just find large tracts of land . The deer are there. .
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on May 07, 2018, 11:48:36 AM
I will have to download and take a look at some maps soon! I have a few regional maps on my computer right now.
-Matt
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on May 18, 2018, 11:13:20 AM
Post by: idaho guy on May 18, 2018, 11:18:27 AM
Post by: archery288 on May 18, 2018, 11:22:22 AM
Post by: nwmein199 on May 18, 2018, 11:49:00 AM
Post by: archery288 on May 18, 2018, 11:57:48 AM
I have yet to get my tags...wonder if I should make a call?
I know several people who don't have theirs yet either. One of which was one my party application. I would wait another week or so.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on May 18, 2018, 12:02:13 PM
Post by: nwmein199 on May 18, 2018, 02:06:47 PM
I have yet to get my tags...wonder if I should make a call?
I know several people who don't have theirs yet either. One of which was one my party application. I would wait another week or so.
You are right, their website says wait until the end of the month to get tags before calling. Whew!
Post by: huntandjeep on May 18, 2018, 04:40:17 PM
Post by: Jimmybelltown on May 18, 2018, 04:57:18 PM
:tup:
Post by: bearpaw on May 18, 2018, 05:23:15 PM
Successful Deer Combo Draw for me, however, landowner who had set me up with access to hunt his land South of Missoula just called me and shared the unfortunate news that he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and has to sell his home and land and move closer to a treatment center. Very sad to hear. Very nice elderly man who wanted to help out an out of state guy! So, I am going to send in the paper work to Helena division for refund. I am pretty bummed that out of state refunds are only 80%...Kind of screwed up in my opinion, especially with the fact that they get to sell my tag to someone else. Any chance you guys know about some sort of unwritten way that I can transfer my tag into your name, and I don't loose out on the 20%. I'd be willing to sell it you for cost without taxes/fees. If you have a place to go, I would rather have someone use it then it go to the State.
I thought I was drawing in Utah so I didn't apply in Montana, now I know I didn't draw Utah and we have a ranch leased with absolutely huge bulls in Montana. My guide was just out there and counted over 80 bulls with branching antlers, some already have 5 points on a side. I signed up for for the returns but don't know how many people are on the list ahead of me. There probably isn't a way, but if there was a way to tell them you have a guy who wants your tag I'd give you the 20% your losing if I could get your tag. I suspect it's not possible but it might be worth asking?
Post by: Bigshooter on May 18, 2018, 08:08:04 PM
Post by: jjhunter on May 18, 2018, 08:24:59 PM
Post by: M_ray on May 19, 2018, 08:44:31 AM
Got mine in the mail today. Can’t wait to try to talk M_ray into every 130” buck we see.
Lol nice try you know 130 is way in the rearview mirror! :chuckle: In fact I suspect after last year I may be eating lots of tag soup in an attempt to better my best so anyone with good recipes let me know! :tup:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on May 19, 2018, 02:52:41 PM
Post by: MrE4853 on July 07, 2018, 04:40:03 PM
Post by: Fletch on July 18, 2018, 09:34:40 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on July 18, 2018, 09:42:29 AM
I saw Deer B results were up Monday if anybody put in.
I drew one for the unit I’ll be in. Only 50 of them available. I’m curious on what the statistics were for draw odds. I couldn’t find them in last years information the unit wasn’t listed
Post by: grundy53 on July 18, 2018, 10:35:09 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 18, 2018, 10:36:55 AM