MT Elk Special Permit Draw for 2026

[FEENIX]

Struck out again!

 

[bamban]

Is there an OTC option for residents?

 

[bamban]

I bought preference points the last 4 years. Maybe apply for NR draw in 2 years

 

[FEENIX]

Is there an OTC option for residents?

I still have the general elk and deer that is part of my sportsman package with bear.

 

[dogz]

I still have the general elk and deer that is part of my sportsman package with bear.

Ditto here for my wife and I

 

[Blaster 1]

I bought preference points the last 4 years. Maybe apply for NR draw in 2 years

If you bought preference points for 4 years you lost 3

 

[waspocrew]

Drew a rifle bull tag somewhat unexpectedly - only had 2 points, typically is 8-10! Will be a fun fall - have a NWT Dall hunt in August, then I really want to have my attention on this elk tag.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

Same unit, different year for me. I gave up on drawing a nice elk tag. Still hoping for a 270 mule deer tag though…which I didn't draw…again…

 

[Mrvmax]

I was going to try for out of state Elk tag but it looked like it would cost around $1200 and who knows how long it would take to be drawn for it.

 

[dogz]

I was going to try for out of state Elk tag but it looked like it would cost around $1200 and who knows how long it would take to be drawn for it.

I for guessing it'll be a long wait if you're not applying

 

[Mrvmax]

I for guessing it'll be a long wait if you're not applying

True but I cannot drop $1200 a year until I get picked.

 

[FEENIX]

True but I cannot drop $1200 a year until I get picked.

That's the actual cost, whether you are successful with the draw or not?

 

[dogz]

True but I cannot drop $1200 a year until I get picked.

What state are you talking about? Certainly not Montana...

 

[jseandsje]

How do hunting celebrities get their public land tags? Are they allowed to buy tags from people who drew them?

Was wondering if the states have a provision for these folks, who, in a way, are promoting the states.

Just seems some of them get a public land tag in some states every year.