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Title: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: HillHound on July 02, 2024, 03:50:23 PM
Montana alternate list is out I’m in the top 20, lowest number ever For my group. And of course, the year I’m going to Alaska and have an Idaho late whitetail hunt planned. I really don’t have time . But I always make time for hunting, so I sure hope another one of the guys gets a low number too
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: CarbonHunter on July 02, 2024, 05:47:28 PM
Well I can tell you I’m not in the group of low numbers. I’m 955
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: JBar on July 02, 2024, 05:50:43 PM
How’s 479 and 670? First time doing the alternate list so not sure how many get returned on average.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: HillHound on July 02, 2024, 06:03:05 PM
It’s always different. I think one year it made it almost all the way up to 1800 and another year. I don’t think it even made it over 300. Last year I know a guy that got one that I believe was around 1100. I had one preference point so I knew I would not draw so I’m glad I got a low number. Does anybody know if I lose my preference point now (assuming 20 people return tags)or do I already have that banked for next year since I was unsuccessful in the original draw?
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: mburrows on July 02, 2024, 06:03:47 PM
Found this on Rokslide.

2022 list ended @ #307
2021 @ #406
2020 @ #527

If you're north of 200 sounds like your odds of getting a call before November are pretty low.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: JBar on July 02, 2024, 06:16:38 PM
Dang not looking good for me and my buddy :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: CarbonHunter on July 02, 2024, 06:18:02 PM
Dang not looking good for me and my buddy :chuckle:

Wanna trade?
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: JBar on July 02, 2024, 07:11:10 PM
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: elkaholic123 on July 02, 2024, 07:32:25 PM
#716 for me!  :bash:
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: bear on July 02, 2024, 08:05:15 PM
I don’t think #2400 is gonna cut it for me. Time for other plans
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: dvolmer on July 02, 2024, 09:53:27 PM
There are three separate alternate lists. One for deer, one for deer and elk, and one for just elk.  Each list has different totals and different odds. Being 300 on the deer/elk combo is way better than 300 on the deer.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: WSU on July 02, 2024, 10:48:29 PM
There are three separate alternate lists. One for deer, one for deer and elk, and one for just elk.  Each list has different totals and different odds. Being 300 on the deer/elk combo is way better than 300 on the deer.

Is 1800 on the combo list good?
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: dvolmer on July 02, 2024, 11:04:21 PM
Probably not……
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: MADMAX on July 03, 2024, 05:08:10 AM
859
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: CarbonHunter on July 03, 2024, 07:00:01 AM
There are three separate alternate lists. One for deer, one for deer and elk, and one for just elk.  Each list has different totals and different odds. Being 300 on the deer/elk combo is way better than 300 on the deer.

Is 1800 on the combo list good?

Nope but there is 907 people behind you in line so it’s not the worse number.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: ballpark on July 03, 2024, 07:10:18 AM

647  :(
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Wingin it on July 03, 2024, 09:03:39 AM
774 is the best place of my group. Not looking too good! Oh well, can’t get one every year though I wish I could.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: dvolmer on July 04, 2024, 01:44:48 PM
So the total number of the Deer Combo Alternant list is 2534. Can anyone tell me what the total number of the Elk combo alternant list and the deer/elk combo alternant list???
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: CarbonHunter on July 04, 2024, 05:39:33 PM
2706 for the combo licenses.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Dirtnap on July 04, 2024, 11:20:42 PM
333 for me
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Beastmonger1987 on July 07, 2024, 03:45:25 PM
1667 for deer only. Well, it was worth a shot lol
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: baker5150 on July 08, 2024, 09:35:16 AM
When do they start contacting people?

Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on July 08, 2024, 10:17:33 AM
Two years ago I was 150 on the deer list and got the email around Labor Day, no way to tell how many will be turned in, just gotta play the waiting game.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: HillHound on July 08, 2024, 12:01:25 PM
Their email said The calls will start beginning of August
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: MackDaddy509 on July 08, 2024, 05:28:47 PM
Found this on Rokslide.

2022 list ended @ #307
2021 @ #406
2020 @ #527

If you're north of 200 sounds like your odds of getting a call before November are pretty low.
:yeah: I was right around #225 back in 2022 and never got a call for the Deer Combo. Originally thought I was in the running for a tag from what I had heard from guys with Alternate List experience. Like you said, if you aren't sub-200 you are pretty much SOL...
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: HillHound on July 22, 2024, 10:32:00 AM
Got the email today I can buy my deer tag.  :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on July 22, 2024, 11:54:38 AM
Sounds like they are contacting a little earlier than in previous years, wonder if there is a reason for that.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Twispriver on July 22, 2024, 12:11:40 PM
My brother moved up to #18 on the elk only list
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: dvolmer on July 22, 2024, 06:45:58 PM
I went from #164 to now at #104. So 60 people have been notified to buy there tags. This is on the deer only combo.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: cwuhunter on July 22, 2024, 07:42:54 PM
Sounds like they are contacting a little earlier than in previous years, wonder if there is a reason for that.

Because the numbers and quality is a
So far down
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Dirtnap on July 23, 2024, 09:57:20 PM
#273 now
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on July 29, 2024, 10:19:04 AM
Looks like deer combo moved another 30 today , 217 now for me was 247 last week.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: dvolmer on July 29, 2024, 11:06:29 AM
Looks like deer combo moved another 30 today , 217 now for me was 247 last week.
Ya, I went from 164 originally to 104 a week ago and now I just went to 75.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: CarbonHunter on July 29, 2024, 06:15:51 PM
Can number 954 let me know when you get an email?  It’s sounds like I might have a chance  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Twispriver on July 29, 2024, 07:51:49 PM
My brother started at #81 on the elk only list and got his tag today
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on August 05, 2024, 10:24:40 AM
Looks like the deer combo moved about another 30 or so, I’m assuming it’s gonna slow down here soon, then pick back up right before the season.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: HillHound on August 05, 2024, 01:25:48 PM
Not looking good for my friend who started at 800. Looking like a solo trip for me this year
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on August 05, 2024, 02:32:31 PM
Not looking good for my friend who started at 800. Looking like a solo trip for me this year



Safe bet he prob won’t, never know I guess? I’m 185 now and feel like even that is gonna be hard to get to.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Wingin it on August 05, 2024, 02:46:04 PM
Not looking good for my friend who started at 800. Looking like a solo trip for me this year



Safe bet he prob won’t, never know I guess? I’m 185 now and feel like even that is gonna be hard to get to.

You have a very realistic chance at 185.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: jaredwitman on August 05, 2024, 03:30:19 PM
most of the group is still in the mid 300's with one guy sitting at 122 currently...
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: yogi on August 05, 2024, 06:26:42 PM
My buddy is at 9 hopefully he gets the call next week he started at 130 on deer combo
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: MackDaddy509 on August 05, 2024, 07:50:42 PM
Not looking good for my friend who started at 800. Looking like a solo trip for me this year



Safe bet he prob won’t, never know I guess? I’m 185 now and feel like even that is gonna be hard to get to.

You have a very realistic chance at 185.
I'd say there's a realistic chance if he is willing to purchase a tag towards the end of season... I had low 200's starting out for the Deer Combo in 2022 and never got the call....
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Stein on August 05, 2024, 08:45:46 PM
Montana season runs through Feb, I am a amazed every time I look at the dates to see just how long a guy could really hunt a general tag in MT.  If only I could get 12 weeks off from work...
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on August 12, 2024, 08:16:55 AM
Looks like it moved another 20 spots, def slowin down now
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: grundy53 on August 12, 2024, 01:24:53 PM
I started at #12 for deer. So I got mine in the first batch.

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Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on August 19, 2024, 07:56:01 AM
Moved about another 20 today looks like
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: dvolmer on August 19, 2024, 10:52:53 AM
I went from #23 on the deer combo list down to #2. Next week for me probably.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on August 19, 2024, 11:30:34 AM
I went from #23 on the deer combo list down to #2. Next week for me probably.



U def gettin that email next week, congrats 👌🏽
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Dirtnap on August 20, 2024, 08:58:29 PM
From 333 to 171
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on August 26, 2024, 07:38:34 AM
Moved another 12 or so today, def slowin down
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: yogi on September 03, 2024, 05:48:39 PM
How much did it change this week
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on September 03, 2024, 07:55:16 PM
How much did it change this week



It moved 4, figured this would be the dead time, I would think it’ll pick back up in 3-4 weeks as people have things come up or just change mind for whatever reason, we shall see.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: jaredwitman on September 04, 2024, 02:40:09 PM
How much did it change this week



It moved 4, figured this would be the dead time, I would think it’ll pick back up in 3-4 weeks as people have things come up or just change mind for whatever reason, we shall see.

It picks back up in a few weeks? Do those that accept have until the season to return?
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on September 04, 2024, 03:27:12 PM
How much did it change this week



It moved 4, figured this would be the dead time, I would think it’ll pick back up in 3-4 weeks as people have things come up or just change mind for whatever reason, we shall see.

It picks back up in a few weeks? Do those that accept have until the season to return?


You can get the email all the way up to last week of season, people can turn in tags throughout the season
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: Wingin it on September 04, 2024, 05:47:48 PM
How much did it change this week


It moved 4, figured this would be the dead time, I would think it’ll pick back up in 3-4 weeks as people have things come up or just change mind for whatever reason, we shall see.

It picks back up in a few weeks? Do those that accept have until the season to return?


You can get the email all the way up to last week of season, people can turn in tags throughout the season
More people pass up the opportunity as the season gets closer too. They can’t get the time off on short notice, have committed to other hunts or things in general.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on September 09, 2024, 10:19:14 AM
Moved 6 more today
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: jaredwitman on September 09, 2024, 10:37:40 AM
Moved 6 more today

Now we just need that to happen 3 more times
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on September 16, 2024, 06:19:49 PM
Moved another 6, crawlin haha
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: HillHound on October 07, 2024, 02:32:22 PM
Does anyone know how many this has dropped in the last few weeks? I can’t check it since my number already came up.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: baker5150 on October 07, 2024, 02:37:12 PM
Does anyone know how many this has dropped in the last few weeks? I can’t check it since my number already came up.

It seams to drop about 10 spots every week, the past few weeks.

At this pace, my number should come up sometime next August  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on October 07, 2024, 06:43:15 PM
Does anyone know how many this has dropped in the last few weeks? I can’t check it since my number already came up.



I started out at 306, as of today I am now 90, hope this helps.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: MADMAX on October 07, 2024, 06:47:15 PM
643

🤣
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: HillHound on October 07, 2024, 07:55:53 PM
Thanks. That confirms my friend doesn’t have a chance  :bash:
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on October 10, 2024, 06:58:41 AM
The list has really slowed down, figured it would be picking up again right about now but it hasn’t yet.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: snit on October 10, 2024, 07:45:59 AM
I started off at #850, now I'm #616...I'd quit looking, but saw that the topic was bumped up on the "recent topics" so I checked just for grins..lol
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: ballpark on October 10, 2024, 07:50:45 AM

I'm at 404, started at 687.  Good to know next year that if you are at 250 to start you have a chance.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: dvolmer on October 10, 2024, 09:39:13 PM
You all need to include in your information on list movement what list you are on. Deer? Deer/elk? Or elk?  Movement on each of these lists is different and list size is different for each also.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on October 10, 2024, 10:26:55 PM
You all need to include in your information on list movement what list you are on. Deer? Deer/elk? Or elk?  Movement on each of these lists is different and list size is different for each also.


I’ve stated “deer list” on previous posts/replies.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on October 15, 2024, 04:29:01 PM
Deer list moved 3 today
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on October 23, 2024, 12:55:18 PM
Moved 14 this week, Montana game dept said 25th is deadline for tags to be turned in for refund so this traditionally is a big jump coming up, guess we shall see.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: tdot24 on November 04, 2024, 10:43:06 AM
Big jump this week, I was 60 last week, and got the email today to purchase a tag.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: yogi on November 04, 2024, 06:04:44 PM
Congratulations enjoy your hunt
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: JBar on November 18, 2024, 02:11:34 PM
I was 135 a week or so ago just got an email I can purchase. Is there a way to pass so someone else maybe able to go? Or does it just go the 5 days and then go on?
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: WSU on November 18, 2024, 02:41:30 PM
Down to 1179.  Hoping for an email any day!
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: The scout on November 18, 2024, 06:00:18 PM
I was number 655 maybe I’ll get a call
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: The scout on November 27, 2024, 07:29:01 AM
Is it done moving for the year? I haven’t seen any movement in over a week. I have never watched it this late and can’t find anything that says when it’s done. I would assume it’s when all the seasons were done but not seeing any movement has me thinking otherwise.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: HillHound on November 27, 2024, 09:36:40 AM
I believe the last day of deer season for Modern is Sunday so I think they are done. A friend called a week or two ago and they said he didn’t have a chance and was less than 100. You could always call to verify though, they are pretty good about answering the phone
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: The scout on November 27, 2024, 09:50:39 AM
Dang it, I was afraid of that. I was hoping to go over and do the heritage season coming up.
Title: Re: Montana alternate list is out
Post by: dvolmer on November 27, 2024, 10:19:49 AM
Dang it, I was afraid of that. I was hoping to go over and do the heritage season coming up.
if that’s the case, I would give them a call and see.
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