Montana Draw Apply Checklist for 2027
Five steps to a clean Montana application, with deadlines from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).
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Key dates
- Montana deer and elk permit drawing: Apr 1, 2027. Expected: the April 1 deadline has held in recent years (11:45 p.m. Mountain).
- Montana B license and antelope drawing: Jun 1, 2027. Expected: the June 1 deadline has held in recent years (11:45 p.m. Mountain).
Checklist
- Deer and elk permits close around April 1; B licenses and antelope around June 1.
- Check your bonus and preference points in MyFWP.
- Nonresidents: decide on the combination license first.
- Pick permit districts using our odds pages.
- Confirm dates on FWP's site and submit.
Deadline reminder: Montana deer and elk permit drawing
Deadline Apr 1, 2027. Expected: the April 1 deadline has held in recent years (11:45 p.m. Mountain).
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Deadline reminder: Montana B license and antelope drawing
Deadline Jun 1, 2027. Expected: the June 1 deadline has held in recent years (11:45 p.m. Mountain).
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Odds before you apply
Montana draw odds · Montana elk · Montana antelope · Points tool.
Drew a tag? Montana elk pack list and Montana antelope pack list.
Dates and rules from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP): agency page. Confirm every date with the agency before you apply. TagCanyon is not affiliated with any state agency.
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