Official Montana 2023 Draw Thread!

[mountainman406]

Ok I was just curious why it said unsuccessful for the combo at the bottom.And no I'm not going hunting that is my wife's application they had 1.5 points and we were hoping they wouldn't draw.

Well, shoot.....looks like she has quite the problem on her hands

 

[DudeBro]

If I drew a released tag and my partner doesn’t, can I return the license and get my PP reinstated?

 

[dreamingbig]

I drew big game combo with zero points!


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[mountainman406]

If I drew a released tag and my partner doesn’t, can I return the license and get my PP reinstated?

I don't believe that works, this is straight from their website in reference to their "any reason refund". You have to fill out a request form and have the option for the 80% refund. You can always call and ask tomorrow about what that process looks like and the deadlines.

 

[realunlucky]

If I drew a released tag and my partner doesn’t, can I return the license and get my PP reinstated?

No but you can return for the 80% refund

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[bmart2622]

Just out of curiosity, did anyone draw a LE tag that didnt contribute to any of the stuff it asks you about during the application process?

 

[Raghornkiller]

I thought I understood the Montana draw process until half an hour ago.My wife applied with her brother,she had 2 he had 1.He did not get drawn and she apparently did.I didn't realize that was possible

 

[bmart2622]

Did she draw a returned license?

 

[TheCougar]

You guys are forgetting that even if you got an unsuccessful now through the back door you might get a combo license later, since there are a good amount of people (myself included) that will be returning their combo license if their permit draw is unsuccessful. Keep the hope BICs

Successful on Elk Combo at 2 PPs

Nope. Did not get a released license. I guess I’m on the alternate list come June.

 

[Raghornkiller]

Did she draw a returned license?

Yes

 

[hunterjmj]

Breaks bull last year

Nice bull! My buddy drew the same tag I just drew last year.

 

[VA2MT]

Drew a breaks tag.

 

[Dos Perros]

Just out of curiosity, did anyone draw a LE tag that didnt contribute to any of the stuff it asks you about during the application process?

Me.

Ima cheap bastard I guess.

 

[Dos Perros]

Question for the experts as I don’t see this covered in the refs.

I applied as a party with a friend for the elk permit only. We applied separately for the general.

I drew general straight up.

He drew a released general.

Now it’s showing I also drew the permit, but he is unsuccessful on the permit even though we applied as a party and we both have the general. Respectfully, wtf?

 

[Legend]

But not a good chance. Been putting in there since the first year- mid 80's so close to 40 years so far. 10,000 applicants for a total of 135 tags. 13 (10%) go to NR, they give 30+ to land owner preference in that unit, leaves about 92 or so tags for residents.

Dont forget to square the bonus points. That is where the magic happens.

 

[Packer9037]

I've been trying to explain to my wife how you look up draw results with some of the posts on here but with all the back door discussion she doesn't believe this is a hunting forum any longer...

 

[Felton]

Considering last year had over 450,000 applications and you had 4.....nope not surprised.

It’s hilarious all the comments this is getting. I realize my chance. I was the odd man out in our group and figured I’d grab my free lotto ticket.

 

[ProStaffSteve]

Question for the experts as I don’t see this covered in the refs.

I applied as a party with a friend for the elk permit only. We applied separately for the general.

I drew general straight up.

He drew a released general.

Now it’s showing I also drew the permit, but he is unsuccessful on the permit even though we applied as a party and we both have the general. Respectfully, wtf?

That’s hilarious! But, my buddy and I were unsuccessful for anything. So take it as a win!

 

[Raghornkiller]

Question for the experts as I don’t see this covered in the refs.

I applied as a party with a friend for the elk permit only. We applied separately for the general.

I drew general straight up.

He drew a released general.

Now it’s showing I also drew the permit, but he is unsuccessful on the permit even though we applied as a party and we both have the general.

Apparently Montana doesn't understand the concept of a group application

 

[mountainman406]

Question for the experts as I don’t see this covered in the refs.

I applied as a party with a friend for the elk permit only. We applied separately for the general.

I drew general straight up.

He drew a released general.

Now it’s showing I also drew the permit, but he is unsuccessful on the permit even though we applied as a party and we both have the general. Respectfully, wtf?

The only thing I can think of is that the permit was initially allocated for your outright draw of the general combo. Then, since your friend had enough points, he drew a combo turned in. However, all of the permit allocations were already completed for the unit that you drew in. Every year, something happens that makes me question wtf happened.


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