Official 2026 Montana Draw Thread

[Cowbell]

First we need to know what unit you drew.

That you did absolutely no research on prior to applying, and don’t have a clue where to start.

I'm not looking for honey holes or trophies. Just need to feed my family.

 

[camelcluch]

While we all wait PM me some honey holes folks

There elk by the tree. The one next to the bushes. Hot tip; look up!

 

[HouseCL]

First we need to know what unit you drew.

That you did absolutely no research on prior to applying, and don’t have a clue where to start.

Buddy I think he was making a joke

 

[OlderGobbler]

Buddy I think he was making a joke

So was he.

 

[HouseCL]

So was he.

 

[Gnomepunter]

I been lurking in the halls of rokslide for a long time. But seeing as how I finally saved the money up to apply and do a DIY hunt in Montana this year I just wanted to tell everyone goodluck with the draw and goodluck with your hunts. Hope you make great memories out there!

 

[Arrowbuck]

Here's some more detailed MT Draw Results Posting history from Chat GPT, which occasionally spews BS, so reliability of this info not guaranteed:

Montana General Elk/Deer Draw Results (2022–2025)​

Year	Date Posted	Time Posted (MT)
2025	April 15	3:05 PM
2024	April 15	3:38 PM
2023	April 17	3:08 PM
2022	April 14	1:14 PM

 

[goathunter]

I'm not looking for honey holes or trophies. Just need to feed my family.

Trust me the elk price per pound is not the most cost effective way to feed your family.

 

[Gnomepunter]

Trust me the elk price per pound is not the most cost effective way to feed your family.

Aint that the truth!!

 

[MTHunt’r]

Trust me the elk price per pound is not the most cost effective way to feed your family.

He gets to cancel his gym membership and therapy sessions. That helps.


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[williaada]

He gets to cancel his gym membership and therapy sessions. That helps.


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He will need therapy to help him overcome the withdrawal afterwards!

 

[MTHunt’r]

He will need therapy to help him overcome the withdrawal afterwards!

I didn’t say it was wise. He’ll def need it if hunting public land MT. Will be wondering why there’s orange on every ridge.


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[Q_Sertorius]

I didn’t say it was wise. He’ll def need it if hunting public land MT. Will be wondering why there’s orange on every ridge.


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Aren’t those just the beaters to scare elk to you?

 

[MTHunt’r]

Aren’t those just the beaters to scare elk to you?

If played correctly they certainly can be. I’m typically deeper than they like to go, so tab plays out nicely.


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[camelcluch]

I’m over it already. I have checked my email at least 75,000 times. Just give me my denial email and let me go about my day. At least I have NM to kick me when I’m down after this.

 

[Gnomepunter]

I’m over it already. I have checked my email at least 75,000 times. Just give me my denial email and let me go about my day. At least I have NM to kick me when I’m down after this.

Come on now dont lose all hope yet!

 

[BRTreedogs]

I don’t even see in progress any where.

Any one?????

It’s 2026 can’t the computer just do the crap?


I need to know

 

[Gnomepunter]

Pretty sure they have marked me as spam at this point as many times as I have refreshed the page today . And hey if I dont draw I hope those of you that do have a hell of a good hunt!

 

[Schmoops]

The website says ‘pending’

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

I don’t even see in progress any where.

Any one?????

It’s 2026 can’t the computer just do the crap?


I need to know

If I remember correctly, last year they didn’t get started until after noon