Post by: bornhunter on February 19, 2019, 07:15:12 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on February 19, 2019, 08:12:00 AM
Post by: Stein on February 19, 2019, 08:22:31 AM
Post by: bornhunter on February 19, 2019, 08:30:30 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on February 19, 2019, 08:32:40 AM
If it's your first time I wouldn't mess with the draw hunts. Put in for deer, elk or both and just go hunt. Montana is set up for general seasons, there are only a few really good draw elk hunts and they are near impossible to draw. Tons of ground open during the general seasons.
Agreed with this and also spend the cash to get the preference point. That way, if you don't draw a general tag this year, you are almost guaranteed to draw next year
Post by: irish52084 on February 19, 2019, 08:36:38 AM
The deer/elk combo does have better draw odds, but you can also buy a bonus or preference point and your draw odds for just elk or deer will be very good.
I would urge you to call Montana fish and wildlife, they have been excellent to us when we have called to ask questions. They can give you clear and direct answers most of the time.
Post by: Stein on February 19, 2019, 08:50:38 AM
Post by: bornhunter on February 19, 2019, 08:51:36 AM
Trying to hunt deer and elk in one trip can be very difficult if you only have a week or so to hunt, especially if it's your first time in a new area. I would suggest that you pick one species and apply. Focus on it and enjoy the hunt without worrying about having time and opportunity to chase another species.
The deer/elk combo does have better draw odds, but you can also buy a bonus or preference point and your draw odds for just elk or deer will be very good.
I would urge you to call Montana fish and wildlife, they have been excellent to us when we have called to ask questions. They can give you clear and direct answers most of the time.
I will call them, thank you. I have lots of time as I am retired. The only thing that could mess me up is if I get selected for Wa tags as I have a ton of points for moose, sheep and goat. I hope I have to deal with such a problem! :chuckle:
Post by: bornhunter on February 19, 2019, 08:52:39 AM
Another option is to hit Colorado, you can hunt the same unit every year OTC and learn it more quickly. In MT, if you need to put in for the NR draw you may only get it every other year or so.
I will have to look at Co. Didnt know that. Thanks.
Post by: Stein on February 19, 2019, 09:08:27 AM
Another option is to hit Colorado, you can hunt the same unit every year OTC and learn it more quickly. In MT, if you need to put in for the NR draw you may only get it every other year or so.
I will have to look at Co. Didnt know that. Thanks.
An added bonus is you don't have to buy the tag until you go and hunt, so if you draw a WA tag and don't leave the state you aren't out anything.
Post by: bornhunter on February 19, 2019, 09:28:20 AM
Another option is to hit Colorado, you can hunt the same unit every year OTC and learn it more quickly. In MT, if you need to put in for the NR draw you may only get it every other year or so.
I will have to look at Co. Didnt know that. Thanks.
An added bonus is you don't have to buy the tag until you go and hunt, so if you draw a WA tag and don't leave the state you aren't out anything.
Will definitely be looking at CO. Thanks again.
Post by: Mulie87 on February 19, 2019, 10:53:59 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on February 19, 2019, 11:04:14 AM
I just applied for the NR deer combo and it went through no problem.
I wait until the end. I like my name being on top of the bucket so its picked first :chuckle:
Post by: bornhunter on February 19, 2019, 11:50:29 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on February 19, 2019, 11:56:29 AM
I was wondering about that. I just got off the phone with fwp. The gal said there is no advantage to applying early. I actually called to see what would happen if I apply as NR, get selected and then became a resident by hunting season. She said she has never been asked that before but said to just go ahead and hunt as a non resident. Sounds right but geez now days you wonder if you can get in trouble for stuff like that. :dunno:
It says somewhere in the regs but you have to be a resident, I believe, for like 6 months before being able to get resident tags
Post by: Stein on February 19, 2019, 12:02:11 PM
Post by: mburrows on February 19, 2019, 12:26:07 PM
I was wondering about that. I just got off the phone with fwp. The gal said there is no advantage to applying early. I actually called to see what would happen if I apply as NR, get selected and then became a resident by hunting season. She said she has never been asked that before but said to just go ahead and hunt as a non resident. Sounds right but geez now days you wonder if you can get in trouble for stuff like that. :dunno:
Make sure you dont have any other state's residents tags for 2019 if you plan on buying Montana resident tags.
Post by: bornhunter on February 19, 2019, 01:22:02 PM
I was wondering about that. I just got off the phone with fwp. The gal said there is no advantage to applying early. I actually called to see what would happen if I apply as NR, get selected and then became a resident by hunting season. She said she has never been asked that before but said to just go ahead and hunt as a non resident. Sounds right but geez now days you wonder if you can get in trouble for stuff like that. :dunno:
Make sure you dont have any other state's residents tags for 2019 if you plan on buying Montana resident tags.
And that may be the problem. I would have to surrender Wa tags I guess.
Post by: mburrows on February 19, 2019, 01:30:04 PM
Post by: bornhunter on February 20, 2019, 08:38:44 AM
Post by: mburrows on February 22, 2019, 09:54:06 AM
Post by: Craig on February 22, 2019, 01:20:24 PM
Post by: jstone on February 22, 2019, 01:41:51 PM
I am putting in for deer next week. So how long after March 15th will it take to find out if we draw? It’s probably on here but I can’t read JK
Post by: Mulie87 on February 27, 2019, 10:39:55 PM
Post by: zackmioli on March 01, 2019, 06:24:23 AM
Post by: SteelheadTed on March 01, 2019, 06:39:13 AM
If it's your first time I wouldn't mess with the draw hunts. Put in for deer, elk or both and just go hunt. Montana is set up for general seasons, there are only a few really good draw elk hunts and they are near impossible to draw. Tons of ground open during the general seasons.
Agreed with this and also spend the cash to get the preference point. That way, if you don't draw a general tag this year, you are almost guaranteed to draw next year
Don't you receive a preference point if you aren't drawn?
Post by: cougforester on March 01, 2019, 06:59:07 AM
If it's your first time I wouldn't mess with the draw hunts. Put in for deer, elk or both and just go hunt. Montana is set up for general seasons, there are only a few really good draw elk hunts and they are near impossible to draw. Tons of ground open during the general seasons.
Agreed with this and also spend the cash to get the preference point. That way, if you don't draw a general tag this year, you are almost guaranteed to draw next year
Don't you receive a preference point if you aren't drawn?
Not automatically. Have to select the preference point option and pay 50 bucks.
Post by: vandeman17 on March 01, 2019, 08:37:16 AM
if you do not draw the NR license you get refunded the full amount and not just the 80% like when turning back a tag correct?
Yes, minus your application fee or any points you buy. The 80% is if you draw general, not special and turn the tag back in
Post by: KB88 on March 02, 2019, 02:12:41 PM
Post by: jstone on March 05, 2019, 10:08:47 AM
Post by: nwmein199 on March 05, 2019, 10:18:04 AM
Me and a buddy will be putting in as a group. And we are going to apply online. We will not be together when we do it. Once I apply as a group do I get a group number so he can add that onto his application?
Yes sir. First person in group says they are applying as a group. After you pay you will get an email with reciept and on that will have you party number. Give that to your buddy before he applies and you will be set!!
We just put our applications in on Sunday...so exciting!! Good luck.
Post by: jstone on March 05, 2019, 10:29:05 AM
I’m Excited To.!!!
Post by: Twispriver on March 05, 2019, 05:00:37 PM
Post by: jstone on March 25, 2019, 12:10:50 PM
Waiting
Post by: grundy53 on March 25, 2019, 06:40:42 PM
Tic TocOnly got another month until results are posted... I'm feeling antsy too. I wonder how bad the point creep is going to be.
Waiting
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