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Draw Odds & Deadline Calendar
Every draw deadline for the 2026 cycle, in one place. Season dates and deadlines change every year and are set by the FWP Commission — re-verify each against the current regulations.
| What | Apply / sign up | Drawing | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Combination (Big Game / Deer / Elk) | Apply Mar 1 – Apr 1, 2026 | Draw mid-April 2026 | $1,312 / $760 / $1,112 |
| Resident & nonresident deer/elk permits | Apply Mar 1 – Apr 1, 2026 | Draw mid-April 2026 | permit varies |
| Moose · bighorn sheep · mountain goat · bison | Apply by May 1, 2026 | Draw mid-May 2026 | $1,250 (NR) |
| Antelope · Antelope B | Apply by Jun 1, 2026 | Draw early August | $200–$205 (NR) — confirm |
| Deer B · Elk B (drawing) | Apply by Jun 1, 2026 | Draw mid-June | $80–$275 (NR) |
| Mountain lion (limited) | Apply by Jul 22, 2026 | Draw mid-August | $ varies |
| Returned nonresident Combos (Alternates List) | Sign up May 1 – Jun 1, 2026 | Peaks early fall | list price |
| Surplus / leftover licenses | Sign up Jun 15 – Jul 15, 2026 | Then over-the-counter | list price |
Figures are the 2026 cycle, sourced to Montana FWP. Always confirm against the current year’s regulations before you apply.
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