Official 2026 Montana Draw Thread

[Arrowbuck]

2 points, Party of 2, Big Game Combo! Red Ryder BB Gun under the tree!!

 

[JDZ]

How long does it usually take for them to process refunds for the losers?

Last year my check was dated April 25. So probably received it several days later.

 

[coya]

Drew the combo with no points & an elk permit. Today was a good day

 

[NDGuy]

Not understanding… unsuccessful on big game combo but still pending for elk permit 1st & 2nd choice?

Would only be pending if there is still a chance for returned combo

 

[ChrisG]

Would only be pending if there is still a chance for returned combo

 

[Geewhiz]

I’m a MT resident. Permit for both. Wasn’t really expecting either, but I’ll make it work!

Regardless, that’s amazing. Congrats! It’s awesome but at the same time when you’ve got multiple high stakes permits to fill in one season it can get to be stressful at times. Best of luck and I hope you fill them both!

 

[AKCajun]

Big game combo with two points. No limited entry permits.

 

[Buglebrush]

2 Points was not a guaranteed tag this year for the Combo. Anyone not draw with 1.5 for Deer only?

 

[smokinbobf4]

No luck for me with 2 points! First year I haven’t drawn my general in a few years! Really thought I would have it and then get my first permit with 7 bonus points!


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[GunnarS]

Not successful for big game combo, group of 3, all with 2 preference points.

Same situation for my group

 

[Evergreen]

2 Points was not a guaranteed tag this year for the Combo. Anyone not draw with 1.5 for Deer only?

My group of four drew deer with a 1.2 average

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

2 Points was not a guaranteed tag this year for the Combo. Anyone not draw with 1.5 for Deer only?

2 points wasn't a guarantee last year either.... I drew the combo this year with 3

 

[Bearded Bowhunter]

Drew the combo, but not the permit (about 30% chance), so my combo return will help out somebody.

 

[johnw]

Drew the combo with zero points but no permit (deer or elk)

 

[CB4]

Drew Big Game Combo with 2 points but no permit with 5 points for an archery breaks tag.

 

[Reed_G4343]

No combo on this end either (0 points), here’s to getting lucky in other states!

 

[Thehillbillee]

Got a general tag with 2 points. I knew it was more likely than not, but still not a sure thing so I’m pretty excited. I can’t think of any other times that my hope is spending $1000+.

 

[goodolehunt]

Did not draw general this year with 0 points. Time to figure out what gun im going to buy with this refund

 

[ZAP035]

my dad and I both got drawn big game combo with zero points. Unsurprisingly, did NOT get drawn for the 799-20 permit with 1 point….*sigh*

 

[gostovp]

Group of 3 drew big game combo with zero points.