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If you book a hunt through  an outfitter in Montana you are guaranteed a hunting license. This means you do not need to draw for a license. All outfitter-sponsored non-resident hunting licenses will be sold on a market driven system on March 15th. Prices vary from year-to-year depending upon demand for the licenses. In 2002 the price for a combination elk/deer license cost $1100. In 2003 the price decreased slightly and sold for $1025. In 2004 and 2005 the price was again lowered to $980. In 2007, the elk/deer combo license had again risen to $1195, and in 2008 and 2009 the price was $1500. In 2010 the license prices dropped dramatically. The elk only license is $995 and the elk/deer combo license is $1250. Due to the market-based nature of the outfitter sponsored license, the license prices are subject to change from year-to-year.
The outfitter-sponsored license is guaranteed if you book by March 15th.
However, since the license is marked (quota) based, there may still
be licenses available after the 15th of March. If all the licenses did
not sell, they will become available again after May 1st. Call us at
1-800-295-5482 (1-800-bull4U2) as soon as possible to see if licenses
are still available for this year.
If you are hunting on your own without the services of an outfitter,
or if you wish to just apply through the general draw, the elk/deer
combination application price is around $650. Applicants for these licenses
that are unsuccessful are given a preference point in the drawing the
following year. This means that you can probably figure that your chance
as a first-time applicant is less than 40%. You may get lucky and draw
out the first year, or it may take you several years to draw a tag.
For more information on Montana's licensing requirements, prices, or
regulations, visit the Montana
Fish, Wildlife, and Parks website.
Will I save money if I apply
through the general draw?
How do I apply for a special permit or
limited-draw license?
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