First time for Montana

[CHIEF CRNA]

OK, so I have been scouring over GoHunt at all of the states to be able to catch some chances at Mule Deer during rifle, and most importantly, when they are rutting. I have looked at South Dakota, Nebraska, North Dakota, etc. I also looked into Montana on the eastern side. Anyway, I am thinking our best chances of getting a tag would be Montana bordering up to South Dakota. now, just trying to figure out the whole Montana draw game etc. Man it is about as confusing as Washington States fishing regulations. So, I can buy a point, then get one before the draw again? Just need some clarification before I loose my mind lol.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

have you tried using this tool .....because this topic has been covered in nauseam

Bonus Points | Montana FWP

Bonus points increase your chances of drawing a permit or license.  Bonus points offer you additional chances in the drawing. Bonus points accumulate until you are successful in the drawing. You can only purchase one bonus point per license year for each type of permit or license. You can...

fwp.mt.gov

 

[hiker270]

For me Montana has been the most difficult state to draw a tag. Applied for Big Game Combo the last 8 years and have drawn twice. Have had much better luck in Wyoming drawing deer tags. And Colorado drawing Elk and deer tags. lf I decide to hunt New Mexico I purchase a landowner voucher.

 

[137buck]

Our mule deer are suffering here in Montana, it's a well known issue, and during the rifle season, the eastern part of the state is over ran with hunters, especially during the gun season. Not saying don't come hunt, but do some home work before you commit the time and money as you might be disappointed in the low numbers and the amount of people here.

 

[CHIEF CRNA]

Our mule deer are suffering here in Montana, it's a well known issue, and during the rifle season, the eastern part of the state is over ran with hunters, especially during the gun season. Not saying don't come hunt, but do some home work before you commit the time and money as you might be disappointed in the low numbers and the amount of people here.

Yeah I have played the high hunter ratio game. When elk hunting, I usually put on about 19 to 20 miles a day to get away from the crowds. Mainly a buddy of mine and I are looking for something after I get back from deployment. Was just trying to figure out options in all the states that have Mulies. According to GoHunt, the chances of picking up a tag over there look decent. Plus, there is a lot of BLM we could escape into.