The 17,000 elk/deer combo pool of licenses did not sell out with the March 15th submission in 2011 but did shortly after the results of the drawing were known in April. Whether the license sells out in 2012 will depend mostly on the state of the economy in January and February. Odds are if you apply for the big game combo before March 15th you will get a license.

The nonresident deer license will sell out. There are only 4,600 tags available and the $542. price tag is not high enough to put off demand.

We would recommend you apply for the Big Game Combination License for all of our hunts.

Montana's nonresident licensing system has changed. The outfitter sponsored or "guaranteed license" is no longer available. Nonresident elk and deer licenses were sold by computerized drawing in 2011 and will be again in 2012.

There are 17,000 nonresident elk & deer combo licenses available. This license is called the Big Game Combination License and is priced at $944. It includes Elk, Deer, Upland Bird and Fishing.

If you choose to purchase an elk license without the deer tag it will come from the same pool of 17,000 licenses. The stand alone elk license is called the Elk Combination License because it includes Elk, Upland Bird and Fishing. It is priced at $794.

There are 4,600 nonresident deer tags available from a separate pool of licenses. The stand alone deer license is priced at $561. and is called the Deer Combination License  because it includes Deer, Upland Bird and Fishing.

Applications for these licenses must be post marked on or before March 15th.
Fish, Wildlife & Parks Special Licensing Department’s phone number is (406) 444-2950.

Online application can be made at FWPs website: https://app.mt.gov/Als/Index 
The drawing will take place mid-April and licenses will be mailed to you in early May.