Montana hunter safety clarification

[Public_hunter]

I’m pretty sure I’m going to draw a tag in Montana this year. How do I verify my hunter safety? Specifically for archery, I’m a non resident . I called FWP last week and the person I spoke with made it seem like I do it online when I apply. Can anyone give me some clarification on that process? I don’t have bow hunter safety but have bow hunted in other states


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[Scrappy]

If I remember correctly there was a place to put in your bow hunter Ed number or a past bowhunting license number from another state when you were applying.

 

[X-file]

There is an online course. But if you have a previous year bow hunting license from another state then that would qualify as well. I know pre covid residents were also required to do a field day for the online course but not sure of course requirements for non resident.


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[Yooper]

I also live in a state that doesn't have a bowhunter-specific requirement but we do have to have hunters safety. I call MT F&G about a month ago and asked the same question. The woman there said they're aware all states don't have a bowhunter specific requirement and that my previous general deer license (bow, rifle, muzzle loader) from my state would suffice. Take that for what it's worth. I would still clarify that with MT F&G if I were you.