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Title: Montana Alternate List
Post by: archerykraze on July 16, 2021, 07:48:10 AM
The numbers are posted for the Combo Alternate Lists for anyone who is in line. Not looking good for my brother 844 of 3924 for Deer Combo. Good Luck Everyone.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Mtnwalker on July 16, 2021, 07:54:42 AM
2811  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: ffhoofer on July 16, 2021, 07:58:54 AM
523
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on July 16, 2021, 08:11:51 AM
461
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Duckslayer89 on July 16, 2021, 08:29:05 AM
Are we automatically put on this list
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: archerykraze on July 16, 2021, 08:33:24 AM
Are we automatically put on this list

No, you had to sign up and choose between Deer, Elk or Deer Elk Combo which closed end of June then lotto to determine order by mid July.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: TooTallMike on July 16, 2021, 08:34:47 AM
#767

You're telling me there's is a chance
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 16, 2021, 08:43:22 AM
2,992. Probably won't be setting aside the cash for a tag call this year  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: ffhoofer on July 16, 2021, 08:54:40 AM
First time on the list. In years past, how far down do they generally get?
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Yakirack on July 16, 2021, 09:12:55 AM
3880/3924 lol.

Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Fishmaker57 on July 16, 2021, 09:14:27 AM
#60

 :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: archerykraze on July 16, 2021, 09:16:55 AM
First time on the list. In years past, how far down do they generally get?

Looking on GoHunt it looks like mid to late Nov in 2020 they got to the following numbers for each combo license:

Elk  589
Deer 256
Big Game  320
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on July 16, 2021, 09:42:12 AM
I got a deer combo in 2019 positioned at 480.  I got the call early September.  I think they didn’t get as far down the list last year because so many people were home/working remote easier to take the time off last min
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: raydog on July 16, 2021, 09:53:55 AM
2634. I’m screwed right?
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: big wood on July 16, 2021, 10:07:01 AM
3747, can't draw nothing. No az elk, no nm elk, no wy elk, no mt elk deer combo, no wa elk, Idaho elk tag sold out before my number came up, no id controlled elk, no handcock elk, numerous elk raffles and draws. Bull shoot. Thank God for all these you tubers and pod casters telling everyone how easy it is. I guess I will be posting my wa general elk harvest
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: big wood on July 16, 2021, 10:09:11 AM
Not to mention I have max points for mt,wa,wy
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: cougforester on July 16, 2021, 10:10:23 AM
1120/ 1518 for elk. Boooo.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 16, 2021, 10:26:02 AM
Not to mention I have max points for mt,wa,wy
With max in wyo you could certainly go on an awesome elk hunt if you choose to.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 16, 2021, 10:27:26 AM
Not to mention I have max points for mt,wa,wy
With max in wyo you could certainly go on an awesome elk hunt if you choose to.  :twocents:
and MT. WA.....not so much  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Muley Chaser on July 16, 2021, 02:26:07 PM
#3   :sry:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: mburrows on July 16, 2021, 03:23:59 PM
Redraw! 1809 for me. Anybody know what number they got to last year?
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Brushbuster on July 16, 2021, 05:17:53 PM
A little over a month ago my brother returned his MT Deer Tag for this year so there's one back in the kitty!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: dvolmer on July 16, 2021, 06:25:11 PM
A little over a month ago my brother returned his MT Deer Tag for this year so there's one back in the kitty!  :chuckle:
. My son in law did too.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: grundy53 on July 17, 2021, 07:26:57 AM
1114 here. Not looking good. Lol

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Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Limhangerslayer on July 17, 2021, 07:56:40 AM
First time on the list. In years past, how far down do they generally get?

Looking on GoHunt it looks like mid to late Nov in 2020 they got to the following numbers for each combo license:

Elk  589
Deer 256
Big Game  320
i was 468 last year and got the e Mail October 30th to purchase. 
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: lemondog on July 17, 2021, 09:10:46 AM
#2011 for Big Game combo....guess I will just be calling for the others in September.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on July 17, 2021, 09:58:43 AM

[/quote]i was 468 last year and got the e Mail October 30th to purchase. 
[/quote]

468 for which combo?
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Huntin4Ever on July 18, 2021, 08:13:03 PM
3880/3924 lol.
Hey someone with a worse number than mine...LOLOL 3812 for me!!
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: HAGEMANIAC on July 18, 2021, 08:20:41 PM
296 for Deer
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: HAGEMANIAC on July 18, 2021, 08:41:33 PM
First time on the list. In years past, how far down do they generally get?

Looking on GoHunt it looks like mid to late Nov in 2020 they got to the following numbers for each combo license:

Elk  589
Deer 256
Big Game  320
i was 468 last year and got the e Mail October 30th to purchase.


How would this work with the BMA's over there? New to Montana hunting so not sure if there is a quota or what, but that seems kinda late to secure a decent public place to hunt. Anyone have any insight? Thanks
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Limhangerslayer on July 18, 2021, 09:45:49 PM
First time on the list. In years past, how far down do they generally get?

Looking on GoHunt it looks like mid to late Nov in 2020 they got to the following numbers for each combo license:

Elk  589
Deer 256
Big Game  320
i was 468 last year and got the e Mail October 30th to purchase.


How would this work with the BMA's over there? New to Montana hunting so not sure if there is a quota or what, but that seems kinda late to secure a decent public place to hunt. Anyone have any insight? Thanks
there’s type 1 and 2.  One’s s sign in and one is landowner permission.  There’s lots of land to hunt over there, so I wouldn’t worry.  We have over 8000 acres of private to hunt but we will probably stick mostly to public
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: bear on July 19, 2021, 06:11:58 AM
The best BMA’s will be reserved by the guides or locals before you get a chance.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: dvolmer on July 19, 2021, 05:17:31 PM
The best BMA’s will be reserved by the guides or locals before you get a chance.
. Guides are not allowed to use BMA’s
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: CJ1962 on July 19, 2021, 06:48:43 PM
90 for Deer Combo!
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: dvolmer on July 19, 2021, 07:30:57 PM
90 for Deer Combo!

You will be getting a call for sure!
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: johnr060 on July 23, 2021, 09:31:46 AM
279 for elk combo
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: steelhead59 on July 26, 2021, 11:39:36 AM
johnr060 is that deer only? Because my alternate list number is 279 for deer and elk big game combo.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on July 26, 2021, 03:14:59 PM
Has any early number people received an email offering them a license yet?
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: johnr060 on July 26, 2021, 06:05:32 PM
johnr060 is that deer only? Because my alternate list number is 279 for deer and elk big game combo.

Just for elk
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Muley Chaser on July 27, 2021, 12:54:02 PM
I have not received anything yet. Currently sitting #3 for deer.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 27, 2021, 01:34:49 PM
I have not received anything yet. Currently sitting #3 for deer.
3!?!!!!! :yike: i hate you :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Muley Chaser on July 29, 2021, 09:04:56 AM
Haha.. Probably going to be a re-draw as I am NEVER that lucky. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on July 29, 2021, 09:42:53 AM
I guess emails should be going out in a week or two.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: HAGEMANIAC on July 30, 2021, 11:16:20 AM
I also put in for the cow elk surplus in 213-00 and ended up #586 of 847,   :bash:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: mburrows on July 30, 2021, 11:49:13 AM
942 of 953 and 846 of 982 for surplus cow tags lol not my year
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Fishmaker57 on July 30, 2021, 11:53:49 AM
#20 out of 908 on a surplus cow tag.......maybe?
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 30, 2021, 12:35:51 PM
942 of 953 and 846 of 982 for surplus cow tags lol not my year
   
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: mburrows on July 30, 2021, 02:29:48 PM
 :chuckle: Dude I’m about to just start having kids left and right to increase my odds of getting to go on hunts
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: dvolmer on July 30, 2021, 07:59:29 PM
:chuckle: Dude I’m about to just start having kids left and right to increase my odds of getting to go on hunts
You are on to something there!  All 7 of my 11-16 year old nephews and nieces are purchasing points for Wyoming deer, antelope, and elk and will never hunt Wyoming in their lives! ;)  Soon my 15 grandkids will be doing the same once they hit the 11 year old mark!
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Reidus on July 31, 2021, 09:17:07 AM
:chuckle: Dude I’m about to just start having kids left and right to increase my odds of getting to go on hunts
You are on to something there!  All 7 of my 11-16 year old nephews and nieces are purchasing points for Wyoming deer, antelope, and elk and will never hunt Wyoming in their lives! ;)  Soon my 15 grandkids will be doing the same once they hit the 11 year old mark!

Another reason why point systems suck!
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: delmar90 on August 17, 2021, 08:06:53 PM
Just bought my Big Game Combo at #228, thought I'd get some excitement going!
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Muley Chaser on August 18, 2021, 01:02:07 PM
Just got the e-mail that I can purchase the deer combo license. Was sitting at #3. 8)
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: steelhead59 on August 18, 2021, 03:11:28 PM
I was 279 for Deer and Elk game combo, now # 35. Waiting for the e-mail to purchase. :)
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Fishmaker57 on August 18, 2021, 03:56:41 PM
Just got the email and purchased the big game combo. Was sitting at #60

 :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: dreamingbig on August 18, 2021, 07:59:24 PM
This fire season is probably working in all of your favor.  Keep hearing of people bailing on their hunt plans.


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Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: whacker1 on August 20, 2021, 12:33:38 PM
following along
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: bearpaw on August 20, 2021, 12:51:51 PM
This fire season is probably working in all of your favor.  Keep hearing of people bailing on their hunt plans.


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covid is helping too, I know some hunters from liberal states are bailing because they don't think they will be able to travel back home or may have to quarantine after getting back home
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: dreamingbig on August 20, 2021, 01:03:13 PM
This fire season is probably working in all of your favor.  Keep hearing of people bailing on their hunt plans.


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covid is helping too, I know some hunters from liberal states are bailing because they don't think they will be able to travel back home or may have to quarantine after getting back home
Luckily that doesn’t apply to WA yet but I also might fail to see that warning.  We managed last year just fine.

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Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: whacker1 on August 23, 2021, 08:54:07 AM
This fire season is probably working in all of your favor.  Keep hearing of people bailing on their hunt plans.


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covid is helping too, I know some hunters from liberal states are bailing because they don't think they will be able to travel back home or may have to quarantine after getting back home

this is a true statement, lost of folks bailed on Arizona tags last year, and i know a few people that were drawn as alternates
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: CJ1962 on August 23, 2021, 06:01:22 PM
Just bought my Deer Combo.  I was sitting at #90.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: steelhead59 on September 01, 2021, 08:57:56 AM
Was # 279 on Big Game Combo Alternate List. Purchased my Tags and license this morning.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: mburrows on September 23, 2021, 09:21:00 AM
anybody know what number they are currently at? Not showing up for me on the website
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on September 23, 2021, 10:55:07 AM
I’m sitting at 102 for the the big game combo right now. I started at 461.  It was last updated on Monday.  I’m not sure if I will pull one this time.  Heard it’s slower than usual this year.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: dvolmer on September 23, 2021, 07:34:13 PM
I’m sitting at 102 for the the big game combo right now. I started at 461.  It was last updated on Monday.  I’m not sure if I will pull one this time.  Heard it’s slower than usual this year.
I'm betting you will be getting a call/email before the October opener.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: steelhead59 on September 27, 2021, 11:32:00 AM
The suck part is, Montana is giving you 10 days to purchase your Alternate license and tags. When people don't respond  to decline or accept your wait just keeps getting drawn out.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on September 27, 2021, 11:56:51 AM
I thought it was 5 business days to respond/buy?
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: steelhead59 on September 29, 2021, 11:19:30 AM
I got 10 days to purchase my Elk and Deer Combo.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on September 30, 2021, 03:36:33 PM
I am now down to 81 on the big game combo.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Oh Mah on October 01, 2021, 08:40:17 PM
anybody know what number they are currently at? Not showing up for me on the website
your inbox is full.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: mburrows on October 01, 2021, 08:44:02 PM
anybody know what number they are currently at? Not showing up for me on the website
your inbox is full.

Cleared it out
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Southpole on October 02, 2021, 08:23:12 AM
The husband went from 503 to 122. I’m thinking he’ll make it.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Southpole on October 11, 2021, 12:56:52 PM
Does anyone know how often Montana updates their alternate list?
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on October 11, 2021, 01:01:05 PM
It seems to be every 7-14 days.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: mburrows on October 11, 2021, 01:28:55 PM
Im almost to 1500 now lol
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: grundy53 on October 11, 2021, 01:44:28 PM
Im almost to 1500 now lol
I'm all the way up to 943! Made it to triple digits... lol

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Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: whacker1 on October 11, 2021, 02:16:32 PM
It seems to be every 7-14 days.

I recall it being once per week after they get responses from the folks that were given information 2 weeks prior.  i think they update a little more often as we reach the Montana opener, which is two weeks out now.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on October 12, 2021, 09:16:23 AM
The big game combo list updated today.  I’m down to 64.  I’m not sure if it will happen, each batch is smaller than the previous.  It only moved down 17 spots.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Southpole on October 12, 2021, 09:45:27 AM
Yep, 105.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: johnr060 on October 13, 2021, 12:01:49 PM
Got my elk combo yesterday. Was originally number 279.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Southpole on October 19, 2021, 09:46:08 AM
I know a person that turned in their big game combo Saturday, so there will be one more available. So after the season starts on the 23rd is that the cut off for anyone getting offered a turned in tag or is there a possibility a guy would still get one after the season opens?
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Limhangerslayer on October 19, 2021, 11:11:43 AM
I know a person that turned in their big game combo Saturday, so there will be one more available. So after the season starts on the 23rd is that the cut off for anyone getting offered a turned in tag or is there a possibility a guy would still get one after the season opens?
they still email people.  I got mine while I was in Idaho last year.  Another buddy got his the second week of November 2 years ago and he was 1100 on the list.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Southpole on October 19, 2021, 11:24:49 AM
I know a person that turned in their big game combo Saturday, so there will be one more available. So after the season starts on the 23rd is that the cut off for anyone getting offered a turned in tag or is there a possibility a guy would still get one after the season opens?
they still email people.  I got mine while I was in Idaho last year.  Another buddy got his the second week of November 2 years ago and he was 1100 on the list.
:tup:
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on October 20, 2021, 10:18:18 AM
The big game combo moved down 24 spots today.

Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Southpole on October 20, 2021, 10:21:56 AM
The big game combo moved down 24 spots today.



Thanks for the heads up. #81
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: tikkahunter on October 27, 2021, 11:49:18 AM
List updated.  And I now have a big game combo tag.  Good luck to everyone that are still waiting.
Title: Re: Montana Alternate List
Post by: Southpole on November 07, 2021, 07:39:42 AM
Well, the husband got the email to buy his big game combo tags but unfortunately it was the day before leaving Montana from a week and a half long hunt to fill my tags. I don’t foresee us going back so we’re going to pass on accepting the tags. So close… :'(
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