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Montana big game draw deadlines
Montana staggers its deadlines by species, starting with deer and elk on April 1. Applications open March 1 when the new license year begins.
- Agency
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP)
- Point system
- Bonus points for permits; preference points for nonresident combination licenses
- Apply
- Official application page
Draw windows
Deer and elk permits and nonresident combo licenses close April 1. Moose, sheep, goat and bison close May 1. Antelope and deer/elk B licenses close June 1.
Watch for
Deer and elk results have posted around April 15 in recent years.
Montana deadlines
| Deadline | Species | Draw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Deer | Permits + NR combo licensesCloses 11:45 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: FWP Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Elk | Permits + NR combo licensesCloses 11:45 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: FWP Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Pronghorn | Antelope licenses/permitsCloses 11:45 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: FWP Pronghorn |
Deadlines by species
Apply on the official site
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.