Non resident montana elk tag

[Tman24]

You must apply every year or you lose your points. If you have 1 point currently you must apply in 2025 or you lose the point. You wouldnt be able to bank a second point in 2025 without applying to hunt as well

You don’t have to apply for tag every year.
If you fail to apply consecutive years you lose your points. So you have to apply at least every other year.

 

[Indian Summer]

Instead of looking at all the big giant scary numbers why don’t you look at individual licenses. Are you concerned about all the deer or just a mule deer? Would you be interested to know how many of those tags are for bull elk or are you going to cry about every elk tag sold? Before you bitch, you need to break down the details.

 

[The Guide]

Instead of looking at all the big giant scary numbers why don’t you look at individual licenses. Are you concerned about all the deer or just a mule deer? Would you be interested to know how many of those tags are for bull elk or are you going to cry about every elk tag sold? Before you bitch, you need to break down the details.

How many nonresident deer and elk tags do they allow in your home state?

Jay

 

[Erict]

You don’t have to apply for tag every year.
If you fail to apply for two consecutive years you lose your points. So you have to apply at least every other year.

This is not true. MT FWP has updated and reworded this concept to make it more clear - it is found HERE.

"Any accumulated preference points are lost if the applicant does not apply for a nonresident combination license in consecutive years, or if you are successful at obtaining a combination license.."

 

[Neckbone]

This is not true. MT FWP has updated and reworded this concept to make it more clear - it is found HERE.

"Any accumulated preference points are lost if the applicant does not apply for a nonresident combination license in consecutive years, or if you are successful at obtaining a combination license.."

Yeah I lost 2 points being unaware of the rule change. I was just humming along banking points..was going to apply for point number 3 and lo and behold…I had zero. Never spent much time on the MT FWP site because my attention was focused on whatever state I was going to hunt that year

 

[Tman24]

This is not true. MT FWP has updated and reworded this concept to make it more clear - it is found HERE.

"Any accumulated preference points are lost if the applicant does not apply for a nonresident combination license in consecutive years, or if you are successful at obtaining a combination license.."

I took out the two in my post.
But you do not have to apply every year for a tag.
e.g. You can buy a point in ‘25 then in ‘26 you have to apply for a tag. If you fail to apply in ‘26 you’ll lose your point
My brother bought a point in’23 & ‘24 got a point at app, drew a tag
My hunting associate bought a point in ‘23 and didn’t apply in’24, he lost his point.

 

[Indian Summer]

How many nonresident deer and elk tags do they allow in your home state?

Jay

We have no limit or set number on our non-resident deer tags. We have a limited number of elk licenses, but we do not limit non resident hunters for those either. They have an equal chance of drawing them. A nonresident for elk in my state has just as good of a chance of drawing a license as I do and for only $250! We don’t have over the counter elk licenses for residents either. And if they draw chances are extremely high, that they will shoot a way bigger bull than anything they can realistically expect in Montana. Next question….

 

[Grundy53]

How many nonresident deer and elk tags do they allow in your home state?

Jay

Unlimited, over the counter in my state. Not that many people want to come hunt here... but there are 2 sub species of elk and 3 of deer. You can buy your tag at the local sporting good store the day before you hunt...

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[The Guide]

We have no limit or set number on our non-resident deer tags. We have a limited number of elk licenses, but we do not limit non resident hunters for those either. They have an equal chance of drawing them. A nonresident for elk in my state has just as good of a chance of drawing a license as I do and for only $250! We don’t have over the counter elk licenses for residents either. And if they draw chances are extremely high, but they will shoot a way bigger bull than anything they can realistically expect in Montana. Next question….

You think that your 140 elk tags a year (total for resident and nonresident hunters) gives you a say in how my state handles business and I should not care or worry about nonresident hunter numbers? Hunting is a right reserved and preserved for resident hunters in our state constitution, nonresident hunters aren't allowed those same rights. Your ability to hunt in our state is a privilege. The following is an exerpt from our state constitution...

...this amendment to the Montana Constitution is not intended to require the state to offer the same rights and licensing structure to nonresidents as it does to residents...

Serious question. Why do nonresident hunters get upset when Montana residents question nonresident hunter numbers or the amount of tags that are sold to nonresident hunters? Should we, as multi generational residents of the state, not be protective of our own states wildlife? I was against Wyoming's nonresident wilderness ban but I'm kind of getting it now. Lots of little wilderness areas across this fine state. Sure would be nice to have a few places we could call our own.

Jay

 

[The Guide]

Unlimited, over the counter in my state. Not that many people want to come hunt here... but there are 2 sub species of elk and 3 of deer. You can buy your tag at the local sporting good store the day before you hunt...

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So I assume it is unlimited for both resident and nonresident hunters? And due to the higher population density that most areas are over run with hunters? Is that the reason we see so many Washington plates in Montana every year? Trying to find someplace people aren't? I'm not familiar with Washington hunting since I already have the opportunity to hunt everything but blacktails and Roosevelt elk in my home state. You do have some unique early season hunts that I've read about and I've heard that a blueberry black bear is a taste unlike any other.

Jay

 

[Grundy53]

So I assume it is unlimited for both resident and nonresident hunters? And due to the higher population density that most areas are over run with hunters? Is that the reason we see so many Washington plates in Montana every year? Trying to find someplace people aren't? I'm not familiar with Washington hunting since I already have the opportunity to hunt everything but blacktails and Roosevelt elk in my home state. You do have some unique early season hunts that I've read about and I've heard that a blueberry black bear is a taste unlike any other.

Jay

Yup. Unlimited for everyone. It’s crowded, but not all that much more than than Idaho or Montana. I think part of the reason Montana gets so many not resident hunters is because it's the only show in town in November. Most western states are done hunting in November. At least for mule deer.

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[The Guide]

Yup. Unlimited for everyone. It’s crowded, but not all that much more than than Idaho or Montana. I think part of the reason Montana gets so many not resident hunters is because it's the only show in town in November. Most western states are done hunting in November. At least for mule deer.

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I honestly think that the trend in the weather that has kept November warm and dry has a lot to do with it too. We haven't had 3' of snow and 10⁰ to -10⁰ weather during November since 2008 or so. I love me a chain up hunting season. Chained up on all 4 tires just to get off the highway. Snow drifts blocking roads and knowing that nobody had been up the road yet cause you were breaking trail. Those storms kept a lot of people out of the hills. Boys and girls got an education on how to fix rigs on the side of a mountain so you could get home. Back before sxs's and tracks were a thing. That sure was fun...

Jay

 

[Huntnnw]

So I assume it is unlimited for both resident and nonresident hunters? And due to the higher population density that most areas are over run with hunters? Is that the reason we see so many Washington plates in Montana every year? Trying to find someplace people aren't? I'm not familiar with Washington hunting since I already have the opportunity to hunt everything but blacktails and Roosevelt elk in my home state. You do have some unique early season hunts that I've read about and I've heard that a blueberry black bear is a taste unlike any other.

Jay

sounds pretty boring to hunt 1 state, part of the fun is the adventure and new terrain. Couldnt even tell you the last time I hunted 1 state for a year