Montana · 2026-27
Draw & application deadlines
Sorted by deadline. A passed deadline stays on the list so you know what you’re planning around for next year.
Deer permit drawing (resident and nonresident) Deadline was 11:45 p.m. MST. FWP draws in mid-April.
Closed Apr 1, 2026 Elk permit drawing (resident and nonresident) Deadline was 11:45 p.m. MST. FWP draws in mid-April — this is the one that decides which district you can hunt a bull in.
Closed Apr 1, 2026 Nonresident elk combination license drawing Deadline was 11:45 p.m. MST. A nonresident needs the combination before anything else.
Closed Apr 1, 2026 Nonresident deer combination license drawing Deadline was 11:45 p.m. MST. Drawn in mid-April.
Closed Apr 1, 2026 Deer B license drawing (resident and nonresident) The antlerless tag. Deadline was 11:45 p.m. MST; FWP draws in mid-June.
Closed Jun 1, 2026 Elk B license drawing (resident and nonresident) The antlerless tag. Deadline was 11:45 p.m. MST; FWP draws in mid-June.
Closed Jun 1, 2026