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Montana elk draw deadline
Montana elk tags go through the permits + NR combo licenses. FWP runs the draw: official application page.
Permits + NR combo licenses
2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)
- Deadline time
- 11:45 pm MT
- Application window
- Mar 1, 2026 to Apr 1, 2026 (2026 cycle)
- Results
- Apr 15, 2026 (2026 cycle)
- 2027 status
- Not yet published
- Point system
- Bonus (permits); preference (NR combo)
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
- Note
- Results date from Huntin' Fool
- Date source
- Official Date seen on the agency’s own site or news release.Source: FWP drawing dates page
Point system
Bonus points for permits; preference points for nonresident combination licenses. 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.
Deer and elk results have posted around April 15 in recent years.
Common questions
- When is the Montana elk draw deadline for 2027?
- FWP has not published the 2027 deadline yet. In the 2026 cycle the deadline was Apr 1, 2026 at 11:45 pm MT.
- What point system does Montana use for elk?
- Bonus (permits); preference (NR combo).
- When are Montana elk draw results posted?
- Results for the 2026 draw: Apr 15, 2026.
- Where do I apply for a Montana elk tag?
- Apply on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks official site.
Apply on the official site
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.
“2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)” means FWP hasn't posted next year's date. We update this page when it does.