• Montana Big Game Species

    - BIG GAME SPECIES:
    Deer
    Elk
    Moose
    Antelope
    Bison
    Black Bear
    Mountain Lion
    Wolf
    Mountain Goat
    Bighorn Sheep

    - SMALL GAME SPECIES:
    Furbearer

    - BIRDS:
    Turkey
    Migratory Game Birds
    Sandhill Crane
    Crane
    Swan
    Upland Game Birds

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  • Important Links

    https://www.fws.gov/visit-us

  • Montana State Wildlife Office

    Montana Fish, Parks & Wildlife
    https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt
    P.O. Box 200701
    1420 East Sixth Avenue Helena, MT 59620-0701
    406-444-2535
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  • Montana Hunting Information

    Residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of Montana. Residents are required to purchase an annual base hunting license and additional permits for specific game may be obtained in addition to that license.
    Non-residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of Montana.
    Residency requires an individual to have resided in the state of Montana for at least 180 consecutive days prior to applying for and obtaining a hunting license. The individual must have their principal or primary home or place of abode within the state, file Montana state income taxes, have licenses and titles in Montana, does not possess or apply for resident hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses from another state or country, and registers to vote only in the state of Montana.
    A resident must pay an annual base hunting license fee of $10.
    A non-resident must pay an annual base hunting license fee of $15.
    Residents and non-residents must also apply for special limited permits and licenses through drawings for hunting deer, elk, moose, bison, sheep, goat, and antelope.

    "Hunting Laws by State" FindLaw, https://www.findlaw.com/state/state-fish-and-game-laws/hunting-laws-by-state-findlaw.html. Accessed July 15, 2022.

Military, Veterans, Seniors, Disabled, and Children receive significant discounts from liscenses and other fees. Check out Montana State Wildlife website for a full breakdown.

2022 Fees

Yearly and Seasonal Base License:

Ownership of a Montana hunting lisence may or may not be required to apply, purchase, or earn points for game tags.

Hunting License - $25.00
Antelope Tag - $200.00

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BIG GAME Tag Application Fees

Application fees are non-refundable. The State of Montana uses these funds to support wildlife conservation.

Special Elk Permit Application - $9.00
Special Deer Permit Application - $5.00
Sheep, Moose, Goat, and Bison Application Fee - $50.00
Preference Point Only (for combo licenses) - $100.00
Outfitter Preference Point Only (for combo licenses) - $100.00
Bow and Arrow License (mandatory for all archery hunts) - $10.00
Bonus Points (optional/per species) - $20.00

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BIG GAME Tags

TAG FEES paid at the time of issuance (if selected):

Wolf Tag - $50.00
Sheep Tag - $1,250.00
Moose Tag - $1,250.00
Goat Tag - $1,250.00
Elk Tag - $995.78
Elk Tag - $511.10
Elk Deer Big Game Tag - $1,173.52
Deer Tag - $701.60
Bison Tag - $1,250.00
Big Game Tag - $599.96
Youth Deer Combo Tag - $364.00

*Prices may vary. Please check the Montana State Wildlife website for the most up to date information.

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