Post by: dvolmer on April 09, 2019, 10:58:27 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 09, 2019, 11:00:16 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 09, 2019, 11:24:44 AM
Just checking in. If this thread blows up I will know to check results.
Post by: dvolmer on April 09, 2019, 02:30:22 PM
week of the 22nd
Thanks for the info!
Post by: gasman on April 09, 2019, 07:41:11 PM
Post by: jstone on April 09, 2019, 07:47:29 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on April 09, 2019, 07:50:36 PM
Post by: wooltie on April 10, 2019, 02:39:07 PM
There’s already talk of a redraw. FYI.
why?
Post by: Stein on April 10, 2019, 02:50:41 PM
Post by: cougforester on April 10, 2019, 02:52:44 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on April 11, 2019, 03:01:54 PM
There’s already talk of a redraw. FYI.
why?
Something @jackelope did.
Post by: Muleyslyr on April 11, 2019, 06:35:29 PM
There’s already talk of a redraw. FYI.
Thankfully Montana is not like this state, they don’t ever have to “redraw”.
Post by: hunter-4-life on April 11, 2019, 06:39:53 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 11, 2019, 06:48:53 PM
I’m in not him. You’ve got us confused. If there’s a redraw I’m to blame.There’s already talk of a redraw. FYI.
why?
Something @jackelope did.
Post by: spookgus on April 11, 2019, 08:52:54 PM
There’s already talk of a redraw. FYI.say it ain’t so. I drew 270 and 680
Post by: Rainier10 on April 11, 2019, 10:01:49 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on April 12, 2019, 02:08:29 AM
Mine says pending. :dunno:
:o :o :o
Post by: Timberstalker on April 12, 2019, 04:19:37 AM
Mine says pending. :dunno:
You’re screwed.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 12, 2019, 05:03:38 AM
Post by: KB88 on April 12, 2019, 07:14:31 AM
Post by: bugs n bones on April 12, 2019, 07:44:40 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 12, 2019, 08:42:47 AM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on April 12, 2019, 10:13:12 AM
Post by: wooltie on April 12, 2019, 10:17:17 AM
Post by: nwmein199 on April 12, 2019, 10:19:20 AM
I could be wrong though... :dunno:....wouldnt be the first or last time
Post by: idaho guy on April 12, 2019, 02:57:22 PM
pretty sure everyones has said pending since submitting applications.
I could be wrong though... :dunno:....wouldnt be the first or last time
:yeah: everyone calm the heck down! It always says pending till the draw is run did last year too and as long as I can remember (which is not very long) :chuckle: bunch of spazzes
Post by: Stein on April 12, 2019, 03:01:32 PM
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Post by: Antlershed on April 12, 2019, 03:17:31 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 12, 2019, 05:12:15 PM
This is why I checked. I assumed results were posted. I’m thinking I got had.There’s already talk of a redraw. FYI.say it ain’t so. I drew 270 and 680
Post by: idaho guy on April 12, 2019, 05:38:44 PM
This is why I checked. I assumed results were posted. I’m thinking I got had.There’s already talk of a redraw. FYI.say it ain’t so. I drew 270 and 680
How can there be talk of a redraw when they have not even ran the draw. :chuckle: That's funny love the drama on this site. I hope everyone keeps checking draw results too since it says pending! like it always says from the moment you apply. carry on :tup:
Post by: Antlershed on April 12, 2019, 06:50:12 PM
It’s too bad the default wasn’t “not selected”. :chuckle:This is why I checked. I assumed results were posted. I’m thinking I got had.There’s already talk of a redraw. FYI.say it ain’t so. I drew 270 and 680
How can there be talk of a redraw when they have not even ran the draw. :chuckle: That's funny love the drama on this site. I hope everyone keeps checking draw results too since it says pending! like it always says from the moment you apply. carry on :tup:
Post by: Timberstalker on April 12, 2019, 08:11:25 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on April 15, 2019, 03:40:08 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 15, 2019, 03:51:39 PM
What's going on? Is it happening? :o
I now have this
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION PASS (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
BASE HUNTING LICENSE (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
Post by: 92xj on April 15, 2019, 03:53:45 PM
What's going on? Is it happening? :o
I now have this
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION PASS (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
BASE HUNTING LICENSE (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
Those have been showing on my fwp since the state received and processed my check. :dunno:
Post by: vandeman17 on April 15, 2019, 03:57:34 PM
What's going on? Is it happening? :o
I now have this
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION PASS (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
BASE HUNTING LICENSE (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
Those have been showing on my fwp since the state received and processed my check. :dunno:
Well you are cooler than me. Maybe they have been on mine too just didn't notice. I don't expect results until next week at earliest :twocents:
Post by: Bigshooter on April 15, 2019, 04:58:13 PM
What's going on? Is it happening? :o
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
You guys are to easy. ;)
Post by: Timberstalker on April 15, 2019, 07:47:26 PM
Post by: jstone on April 15, 2019, 07:53:10 PM
Post by: jstone on April 15, 2019, 07:53:39 PM
Post by: Antlershed on April 15, 2019, 08:18:55 PM
Something is happening!!!!!That was a shart.
Post by: Rainier10 on April 15, 2019, 08:23:04 PM
too^What's going on? Is it happening? :o
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
You guys are to easy. ;)
:chuckle:
Post by: Timberstalker on April 16, 2019, 05:05:08 AM
:chuckle:Something is happening!!!!!That was a shart.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 16, 2019, 05:19:47 AM
Post by: dvolmer on April 16, 2019, 06:00:02 AM
Someone is going to get drawn.
Someday!!!!
Post by: Antlershed on April 16, 2019, 06:08:10 AM
Today?Someone is going to get drawn.
Someday!!!!
Post by: jackelope on April 16, 2019, 07:54:04 AM
There’s already talk of a redraw. FYI.
why?
Something @jackelope did.
I talked to that lady when I got back into town. Everything is all good to go. False alarm.
@Timberstalker
Post by: jackelope on April 16, 2019, 07:56:44 AM
What's going on? Is it happening? :o
I now have this
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION PASS (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
BASE HUNTING LICENSE (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
She says that's a good sign.
:dunno:
Post by: Antlershed on April 16, 2019, 08:49:26 AM
Mine is showing that now too and definitely wasn’t before.What's going on? Is it happening? :o
I now have this
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION PASS (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
BASE HUNTING LICENSE (03/01/2019 - 02/29/2020)
She says that's a good sign.
:dunno:
Post by: cougforester on April 16, 2019, 09:30:39 AM
:yike:
Post by: grundy53 on April 16, 2019, 11:42:02 AM
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Post by: Antlershed on April 16, 2019, 12:23:11 PM
Post by: dvolmer on April 16, 2019, 12:31:03 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on April 16, 2019, 05:10:49 PM
But I talked to Quanisha, Shaniqua’s cousin, who has a boyfriend in Montana, and she said maybe earlier. :dunno:
Good grief! Quanisha! Sounds exotic!
Post by: idaho guy on April 16, 2019, 06:21:31 PM
But I talked to Quanisha, Shaniqua’s cousin, who has a boyfriend in Montana, and she said maybe earlier. :dunno:
Good grief! Quanisha! Sounds exotic!
Quanisha knows her stuff we better check every 5 minutes till at least the 22nd!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 16, 2019, 07:08:07 PM
Post by: jstone on April 17, 2019, 08:56:24 AM
Post by: Antlershed on April 17, 2019, 08:57:34 AM
Are you sure she's not a stripper the name sounds familiar ;)I think she’s retired.
Post by: Antlershed on April 17, 2019, 08:58:38 AM
:bash: NOT SELECTED:bdid:
Post by: jstone on April 17, 2019, 09:01:12 AM
Post by: bornhunter on April 17, 2019, 09:03:42 AM
Are you sure she's not a stripper the name sounds familiar ;)
How would you know a strippers name sounds familiar?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 17, 2019, 09:08:14 AM
Post by: bornhunter on April 17, 2019, 04:46:58 PM
I'm not saying I am a Saint:chuckle:
Post by: Antlershed on April 22, 2019, 07:14:14 AM
Post by: Antlershed on April 22, 2019, 07:28:18 AM
Post by: jstone on April 22, 2019, 07:40:59 AM
Post by: bigfish51 on April 22, 2019, 07:57:11 AM
Post by: bornhunter on April 22, 2019, 08:19:19 AM
Hmmm....this is new
Oh man! I know what my day will consist of.
Post by: Antlershed on April 22, 2019, 08:23:50 AM
I originally had goals of being productive today too. :chuckle:Hmmm....this is new
Oh man! I know what my day will consist of.
Post by: Tbob on April 22, 2019, 08:37:24 AM
Post by: Dirtnap on April 22, 2019, 08:59:22 AM
Post by: Dwrecknfish on April 22, 2019, 09:44:47 AM
Post by: Antlershed on April 22, 2019, 10:53:39 AM
Post by: ffhoofer on April 22, 2019, 10:58:36 AM
Post by: psr81 on April 22, 2019, 10:59:22 AM
Post by: Craig on April 22, 2019, 11:04:12 AM
Post by: Antlershed on April 22, 2019, 11:05:20 AM
Post by: 92xj on April 22, 2019, 11:08:35 AM
Post by: Duckhunter14 on April 22, 2019, 11:29:51 AM
Post by: Craig on April 22, 2019, 11:35:33 AM
Post by: Antlershed on April 22, 2019, 11:38:05 AM
Post by: Buzz2401 on April 22, 2019, 11:42:26 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 22, 2019, 11:42:42 AM
Post by: Duckhunter14 on April 22, 2019, 11:55:15 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 22, 2019, 11:57:12 AM
I not only drew the big game combo but also cashed in my points for both deer and elk! Archery elk tag and mule deer! I'm speechless right now.
nice. what tags? We drew combo tag but returned elk since we didn't draw which was our intention.
Post by: cougforester on April 22, 2019, 12:00:02 PM
Post by: wooltie on April 22, 2019, 12:02:57 PM
Did anyone draw who did not have a pref point?
Post by: greenhead_killer on April 22, 2019, 12:05:30 PM
Post by: Dirtnap on April 22, 2019, 12:15:57 PM
Post by: MADMAX on April 22, 2019, 12:18:22 PM
love it
Post by: Tbob on April 22, 2019, 12:29:39 PM
Post by: jstone on April 22, 2019, 12:43:56 PM
Post by: hunter-4-life on April 22, 2019, 12:44:23 PM
Post by: Stein on April 22, 2019, 12:53:45 PM
Post by: gasman on April 22, 2019, 12:56:54 PM
:IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Post by: grundy53 on April 22, 2019, 01:02:58 PM
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Post by: Twispriver on April 22, 2019, 01:05:28 PM
Post by: Brushbuster on April 22, 2019, 01:09:13 PM
Good luck to those that drew!
Post by: vandeman17 on April 22, 2019, 01:09:27 PM
Post by: tikkahunter on April 22, 2019, 01:11:17 PM
Post by: jstone on April 22, 2019, 01:13:35 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 22, 2019, 01:15:00 PM
Our group went 2 for 4 on the big game combo (deer and elk). Surprising because last year is near a 100% drawDid you all do the preference point? We didn't and didn't get drawn.
Post by: tikkahunter on April 22, 2019, 01:15:55 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on April 22, 2019, 01:19:18 PM
Side question if I didn't draw deer can I still apply for Antelope ?
Post by: Stein on April 22, 2019, 01:24:37 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 22, 2019, 01:31:32 PM
I've always done the preference point and always drawn. This year I went in with a different group and the leader didn't buy the point so none of us could. I mentioned that he should call and change his application and buy the point. He said it wouldn't be an issue and we didn't need the point. Looks like he was wrong.
I would love to hear if anyone bought the point and didn't draw, my guess is no.
Post by: wooltie on April 22, 2019, 01:36:04 PM
The way I understand it is the preference point is applied before the draw. Thus, the preference pool is given the tags first and then any left would go to the 0 pt pool. So, if you don't buy a point your odds aren't great.
Yup. Something like 75% of non-res tags go to pref point applicants first, then the remaining tags go to non-pref point applicants.
I think the pref point applicants are guaranteed to draw unless the quantity of pref point applicants is greater than 75% of the non res tags allocated.
Last year we didn't draw with zero pref points. This year we paid the extra $50 for 1 pref point and our party drew.
Now to figure out where we want to hunt this go around.
Post by: Dwrecknfish on April 22, 2019, 01:42:42 PM
Post by: Stein on April 22, 2019, 01:43:05 PM
Post by: KB88 on April 22, 2019, 01:46:09 PM
Our party drew. I’m pumped... wa gets the big finger this year
Post by: bullcanyon on April 22, 2019, 01:53:18 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 22, 2019, 02:01:12 PM
We bought the preference point and didn't draw. Guessing more Washington hunters are going east making it harder to draw.Did you guys do the deer/elk combo again this year? Didn't you have a point from not drawing last year?
Post by: Dwrecknfish on April 22, 2019, 02:04:49 PM
:IBCOOL:
Our party drew. I’m pumped... wa gets the big finger this year
WA gets the finger from me every year! But I still go out for the experience!
Post by: dvolmer on April 22, 2019, 02:14:09 PM
Post by: Kazekurt on April 22, 2019, 02:15:51 PM
Post by: bullcanyon on April 22, 2019, 02:18:17 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 22, 2019, 02:22:05 PM
Yes on the deer elk combo. Dont think we bought the point last year, but bought one this year. I have a group of friends that have drawn every year since 2010. Guess we're just not that lucky.Interesting. Sorry about your luck but don't feel as bad not buying the point and not getting drawn. Sounds like even if we had we may not have drawn.
Post by: Johnny Doe on April 22, 2019, 02:32:55 PM
I feel like I just looked at my Washington tags " Not Selected ".
Side question if I didn't draw deer can I still apply for Antelope ?
Yes, looks like Antelope deadline is June 1 along with B tags
Post by: jeffitz on April 22, 2019, 02:53:32 PM
Post by: bornhunter on April 22, 2019, 03:33:51 PM
We drew deer combo. Party of 2, both of us had 1 pref point.
Did anyone draw who did not have a pref point?
Yep. First time app big game combo selected. Now I just have to figure out where to go.
Post by: Duckhunter14 on April 22, 2019, 03:42:00 PM
I not only drew the big game combo but also cashed in my points for both deer and elk! Archery elk tag and mule deer! I'm speechless right now.
nice. what tags? We drew combo tag but returned elk since we didn't draw which was our intention.
I drew a breaks bull tag and a western MT rifle rut tag. :tup: I had also set my application up to refund my elk tag if I didn't draw.
Post by: vandeman17 on April 22, 2019, 03:53:04 PM
I not only drew the big game combo but also cashed in my points for both deer and elk! Archery elk tag and mule deer! I'm speechless right now.
nice. what tags? We drew combo tag but returned elk since we didn't draw which was our intention.
I drew a breaks bull tag and a western MT rifle rut tag. :tup: I had also set my application up to refund my elk tag if I didn't draw.
Nice, what breaks? We applied for breaks archery last two years and didn't draw. This year since we are gonna be in Oregon during elk we just applied for a breaks rifle tag that had super low odds.
Post by: steelhead59 on April 22, 2019, 04:38:23 PM
Post by: Muleyslyr on April 22, 2019, 05:05:27 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 22, 2019, 05:13:16 PM
I sure wished I had your luck that's the permits I put in for along with the Elkhorns
I drew a breaks bull tag and a western MT rifle rut tag. :tup: I had also set my application up to refund my elk tag if I didn't draw.
Post by: deerlick on April 22, 2019, 05:54:28 PM
Post by: Mulie87 on April 22, 2019, 06:02:31 PM
Post by: dr.derek on April 22, 2019, 06:23:58 PM
Post by: 3nails on April 22, 2019, 06:46:08 PM
Post by: HillHound on April 22, 2019, 07:08:03 PM
We have drawn deer the last three years in a row.
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on April 22, 2019, 07:20:51 PM
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Post by: Stein on April 22, 2019, 08:44:11 PM
Team Bad Decision is Montana bound for Elk and Deer!
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If I see the team packing around the Lewis and Clark writing desk and typewriter, I’ll be sure to say hello. Enjoying the book so far.
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on April 22, 2019, 08:45:32 PM
Team Bad Decision is Montana bound for Elk and Deer!
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on April 22, 2019, 09:06:33 PM
My son and I drew the deer elk combo, didn't draw our elk permits and elected for elk refund. Deer tags for us at least.Same for me and my 2 buddies!
Post by: starbailey on April 23, 2019, 05:15:57 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on April 23, 2019, 05:16:43 AM
Post by: Wingin it on April 23, 2019, 05:40:23 AM
Post by: opdinkslayer on April 23, 2019, 05:43:18 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on April 23, 2019, 06:59:48 AM
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Post by: vandeman17 on April 23, 2019, 08:04:11 AM
We drew the big game combo. 11 weeks of elk hunting opportunity. What isn’t to like?
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Well worth the price of admission
Post by: buglebuster on April 23, 2019, 08:17:21 AM
Post by: 92xj on April 23, 2019, 08:31:36 AM
Our group of 4 drew deer combo, 3rd year ima row for me. Will be my last year in montana
Just looking for new adventures or did something happen?
Post by: Yakirack on April 23, 2019, 08:56:28 AM
Post by: buglebuster on April 23, 2019, 09:10:53 AM
Looking for new adventure. Montana is a fun state but I’m looking for better quality.Our group of 4 drew deer combo, 3rd year ima row for me. Will be my last year in montana
Just looking for new adventures or did something happen?
Post by: BIGDOG253 on April 23, 2019, 09:15:10 AM
Party of two heading to Montana
Post by: huntandjeep on April 23, 2019, 09:31:41 AM
When do they open the list for the returned tags, for general deer ?
Post by: Wingin it on April 23, 2019, 11:24:03 AM
Post by: huntandjeep on April 23, 2019, 11:27:37 AM
I believe I saw a link for the alternates list when I checked my results.Yeah I found that no lists available right now. Middle of next month.
Post by: Harleysboss on April 23, 2019, 02:26:31 PM
Post by: westside bull on April 23, 2019, 03:36:36 PM
Post by: BetoBow on April 23, 2019, 07:17:26 PM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on April 23, 2019, 07:50:16 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 24, 2019, 08:02:43 AM
Post by: Stein on April 24, 2019, 08:08:57 AM
The good news is that coming from WA, it will all look much better.
Post by: Mulie87 on April 24, 2019, 04:21:48 PM
Post by: wooltie on April 24, 2019, 05:03:18 PM
I was just thinking the same thing. For those going for the first time, make sure to understand the regs. The antler restrictions vary a bunch and I can often cross a road and shoot or not shoot cows or spikes and many of the units are pretty small where I can hunt 3 in the same day without driving more than a couple miles. There are also different regulations for whitetail and mulies in the same unit. Finally, there is a brow tine issue with elk that is different than most states.
The good news is that coming from WA, it will all look much better.
Hunting Montana for the first time was like going to a game farm. Animals were everywhere.
Post by: Twispriver on April 24, 2019, 07:18:13 PM
Post by: bornhunter on April 24, 2019, 09:36:51 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 25, 2019, 03:51:32 AM
Post by: Britt-dog on April 25, 2019, 10:22:27 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 26, 2019, 05:34:43 AM
Post by: Bigshooter on April 26, 2019, 10:28:02 AM
Post by: Stein on April 26, 2019, 10:35:07 AM
Monday, May 6 at 5 a.m. MDT online only. $905
Post by: MR5x5 on April 26, 2019, 12:25:28 PM
SURPLUS ELK TAGS GO ON SALE:
Monday, May 6 at 5 a.m. MDT online only. $905
Any idea how long the surplus tag sale normally lasts? Seconds, minutes...?
Post by: Stein on April 26, 2019, 12:29:52 PM
SURPLUS ELK TAGS GO ON SALE:
Monday, May 6 at 5 a.m. MDT online only. $905
Any idea how long the surplus tag sale normally lasts? Seconds, minutes...?
I would be online ready to go at 5 am MDT. The only reference I have seen is that the sold out in "under a week" in 2017. If you want to go, no reason to wait as they will certainly sell out.
Post by: MR5x5 on April 26, 2019, 12:35:55 PM
We struck out as a group. Any idea if the surplus sale can be done by group or is it a mano a mano knife fight :yike:
Post by: Stein on April 26, 2019, 12:40:15 PM
Don't worry, your group will get one if you are there when it opens, it isn't WA. I bet the servers won't even crash or show you a picture of "oh Deer!"
Post by: Rainier10 on April 26, 2019, 01:54:09 PM
Post by: Stein on April 26, 2019, 02:12:20 PM
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Surplus licenses (elk only) will go on sale May 6 online only at 5am, The remaining licenses are sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The alternates list will be open from May 14-June 30, online only.
Not sure exactly what that means, maybe the deer only and deer/elk combo sold out? That's my guess, but it is just a guess.
Post by: Mulie87 on April 27, 2019, 11:19:31 PM
Post by: Britt-dog on April 28, 2019, 11:24:26 AM
Which Elk Permit choice?900 tag
Post by: jstone on May 03, 2019, 11:41:45 AM
Not Selected
Post by: 3nails on May 03, 2019, 07:21:14 PM
How long does it take to get my money back?Starting this year if you didn't check the "refund" box they hold it for you until next year and 90% goes to that years application.
Not Selected
Post by: Rainier10 on May 06, 2019, 03:41:08 PM
Here's the Facebook post:I am guessing a bunch of us were online at 4am our time/5amMST this morning. I was on and submitting my payment at 4:16, system was really slow. Got an "Internal Error" message. Logged on again and tried again two more times all before 4:40 am. Credit card shows three pending charges but website shows no active tag.QuoteSurplus licenses (elk only) will go on sale May 6 online only at 5am, The remaining licenses are sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The alternates list will be open from May 14-June 30, online only.
Not sure exactly what that means, maybe the deer only and deer/elk combo sold out? That's my guess, but it is just a guess.
Call MFW and the system crashed, too many people trying to get tags. Message says all 393 tags sold before 630MST/530 our time.
My buddy clicked submit payment at 4:04 and got the same message. Logged back on and when he got it a second time he gave up. His card has two pending charges but no tag for him either.
The representative that I talked to confirmed that neither one of us got a tag even though our cards showed a charge pending.
She said there were 8,000 more applications this year than they had tags.
I personally blame Trump. I never had this problem when Obama was President. :chuckle:
Post by: Rainier10 on May 08, 2019, 08:52:59 AM
Good morning,
On Monday, May 6th , Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks encountered a complication with the purchase of some Surplus Elk Combination Licenses. For some customers, an error occurred that prevented them from purchasing the license at the final stage of the transaction. During this process, multiple authorizations may have been placed on your account. The credit card processer is currently working to release all pending purchase authorizations.
FWP has identified customers who encountered this error while processing their payment between 5:00 and 5:30 am, MST. These identified customers will be given the opportunity to finalize the purchase the Elk Combination License they attempted to purchase before the licenses were sold out.
You have been identified as one of the customers that meet this criteria. FWP Licensing Staff will be contacting you by phone over the next several days informing you of how you can complete your transaction.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Thank you.
There were 551 other email addresses on the email list and only 393 tags so I am not sure how that is going to work.
More to come I am sure.
Post by: et1702 on May 08, 2019, 10:31:55 AM
So the alternate list is for people who want the combo deer/elk or just deer? If you jut want elk you can just buy one May 6th?
Alt list is for just Combo Deer tags.
ET
Post by: dvolmer on May 08, 2019, 01:23:11 PM
So the alternate list is for people who want the combo deer/elk or just deer? If you jut want elk you can just buy one May 6th?
Alt list is for just Combo Deer tags.
ET
There are two alternant lists. a deer/elk combo list and a deer combo list. Preference will be given to those who applied in the original draw and didn't get drawn. With that said, anyone can put there name on one or the other list (you cant put yourself on both). If you applied for a deer/elk license then you will need to make sure you are on that list for the alternant list. And the same with the deer license only. Chances of drawing a license on the alternant list are close to zero if you didn't originally apply for any license at all, or if you put your name on the alternant list for a combo license that you didn't originally apply for. For example, if you applied for the deer/elk combo and didn't draw and then put yourself on the deer only combo alternant list you will not get a tag until all of the unsuccessful deer combo only people get a license. and the list never goes that deep.
Post by: MR5x5 on May 08, 2019, 01:39:30 PM
Don't worry, your group will get one if you are there when it opens, it isn't WA. I bet the servers won't even crash or show you a picture of "oh Deer!"
Doh! Their site did crash!!! The big difference between MT and WA though is that they are going to be honorable and offer all that tried to buy a licensee between 0500 - 0530 an option to complete their purchase even though it puts them over their target allotment. Seems they don't think the are so damn smart that they no every elk by name and are able to handle a bit of ambiguity in their count. IMHO WA would never have taken this route.
Post by: Rainier10 on May 08, 2019, 01:56:02 PM
So the alternate list is for people who want the combo deer/elk or just deer? If you jut want elk you can just buy one May 6th?
Alt list is for just Combo Deer tags.
ET
There are two alternant lists. a deer/elk combo list and a deer combo list. Preference will be given to those who applied in the original draw and didn't get drawn. With that said, anyone can put there name on one or the other list (you cant put yourself on both). If you applied for a deer/elk license then you will need to make sure you are on that list for the alternant list. And the same with the deer license only. Chances of drawing a license on the alternant list are close to zero if you didn't originally apply for any license at all, or if you put your name on the alternant list for a combo license that you didn't originally apply for. For example, if you applied for the deer/elk combo and didn't draw and then put yourself on the deer only combo alternant list you will not get a tag until all of the unsuccessful deer combo only people get a license. and the list never goes that deep.
I agree.
I was told that there were 8,000 more applicants than tags this year. That tells me that not everyone that tried and now goes on the alt list is going to draw and nobody new on the list is going to draw.
Post by: Rainier10 on May 08, 2019, 02:02:18 PM
The service rep I was talking to said that they had more sales than tags before they could shut the whole thing down. Said they were going to have meetings and try to figure out what to do about it. I asked if I was in the pool that got a tag and was told no, it was cut off at 5:30. I said I got an error at 5:22 after I entered my billing info. I was told sorry, you didn't get one. Then got the email above today saying that I would be contacted.
Don't worry, your group will get one if you are there when it opens, it isn't WA. I bet the servers won't even crash or show you a picture of "oh Deer!"
Doh! Their site did crash!!! The big difference between MT and WA though is that they are going to be honorable and offer all that tried to buy a licensee between 0500 - 0530 an option to complete their purchase even though it puts them over their target allotment. Seems they don't think the are so damn smart that they no every elk by name and are able to handle a bit of ambiguity in their count. IMHO WA would never have taken this route.
Nice that they are going to make it right but it kind of sucks that they are going over their tag allocation to do it. My guess is this overage is going to cut into the tags they offer on the alternate list making it tougher for those on that list to draw.
Post by: THunt on May 08, 2019, 03:56:08 PM
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Post by: jstone on May 09, 2019, 11:22:39 AM
But I did get my Not Drawn check in the mail
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 16, 2019, 11:37:22 AM
Nothing here yet. Drew a big bull tag, actually want that tag in my hand to make it seem real :chuckle:For which area? Wish I had your luck I have the points.
Post by: archery288 on May 16, 2019, 12:43:13 PM
Nothing here yet. Drew a big bull tag, actually want that tag in my hand to make it seem real :chuckle:For which area? Wish I had your luck I have the points.
No-Tellum Unit :chuckle:
The morning the results came out for MT, I was just saying how I have never drawn an elk tag in 21 years of applying. Points in every western state and always do NM and ID too. Can't draw a tag. Heck only drawn 2 deer tags at that, let alone elk in all that time. Then looked and bam first one haha.
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Post by: dreamingbig on May 23, 2019, 10:39:22 AM
Our group of 7 all got ours this week👊
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