Outlined below is the pertinent information regarding the 2021 General Big Game (elk and deer) Combination License—$1,052 or Big Game Elk Combination License (ELK ONLY)—$888.
To hunt in the great state of Montana, you must apply for the General Big Game Combination license through the general draw. The prices are listed above (plus an online convenience fee of $30.00). The online application is open beginning March 1, 2021. Sun Canyon Lodge suggests that you apply before March 10, of the hunting year.
The application is available at the Fish Wildlife & Parks website below. Click below for a direct link.
http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/licenses/nonresidentCombo.html
* Click on the “ONLINE LICENSING SYSTEM” and continue with the remaining steps.
* You are not applying for a Special Elk Permit. We are in a general area. (This is the only confusing question on the application.)
* UP TO FIVE PEOPLE CAN APPLY AS A PARTY…PLEASE BE SURE THAT ALL OF THE PARTY PICK THE SAME REFUND OPTION OR YOUR APPLICATIONS WILL HAVE AN ERROR.
These licenses will be issued through a random computer drawing. IT IS CRITICAL/MANDATORY THAT YOU PURCHASE THE PREFERENCE POINT TO ENSURE DRAW SUCCESS. … This will cost $50!.
2019 Statistics— —(I assume similar stats for 2020.): Those that go into the draw with two preference points…100% success! One preference point…76.99% opportunity. No preference point…54% opportunity.
The drawing results will be posted online April 15, 2021. Please let me know your status as soon as possible.
To quickly review draw results, click on the site below.
Successful applicants will be informed by email. PLEASE USE A WORKING EMAIL ADDRESS! Once successful, hunters will print their tags and licenses.
**If you have any questions or need assistance with the online licensing process, please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone before submitting your application.
Josh & Niki Carlbom 406-562-3654
Fish, Wildlife & Parks 406-444-2950
