Montana Big Game Licenses and Seasons
This page is designed with the Montana non-resident hunter in mind. Below you will find the most up to date information on obtaining the proper Montana hunting license via special drawing. Over the past few years Elk and Deer licenses have been 100% draw rate for non-residents. Antelope can be hard for non-residents to draw, but is improving since antelope numbers have rebounded. See below for current license prices and season dates!
**Montana license fees are refundable if you do not draw!**
Refunds for Big Game Combo licenses are allowed in Montana: 80% Before August 1st. 50% Between August 2nd and the opening of the General Big Game Season.
Big Game Elk & Elk/Deer Combination General License-Contact us and we'll help you apply! Must applied before by April 1st.
The Difference Between a Preference Point & Bonus Point
- Preference Points are for Non-Resident Deer/Elk Licenses. Cost $50
- Bonus Points are for both Resident & Non-Resident Permit Application.
This license is required for non-resident hunters wishing to harvest an Elk. The Elk/Deer combo also includes Deer. This license includes everything you need to legally hunt in Montana as a non-resident and also includes a fishing license and upland game bird hunting (excluding turkey). Youth ages 12-17 license is 1/2 price when hunting with parent or grandparent!
Apply Online -or- Print and Mail Application
Deer Combination General License-Contact us and we'll help you apply! Must applied before by April 1st
This license is required for non-resident hunters wishing to only harvest Deer. This license includes everything you need to legally hunt in Montana as a non-resident and also includes a fishing license and upland game bird hunting (excluding turkey). Youth ages 12-17 license is discounted when hunting with parent or grandparent!
Apply Online -or- Print and Mail Application
Montana Antelope License
This license is required for non-resident hunters who wish to hunt an antelope or add an antelope to their Mule Deer hunt or Elk/Mule Deer Combo hunt. Draw success rate for non-residents is about 30%. Montana refunds your license fee if you do not draw so we highly recommend trying to draw for this exciting Montana antelope hunt that people around the country rave as the most exciting antelope hunt they have experienced!
*Archery hunters must have completed an archery safety course or have previously held an archery license in another state
Apply Online -or- Print and Mail Application
Have a question for us? Visit our FAQ page for the most commonly asked questions!
Sunday Creek Outfitters has always seen the importance to get more youth involved in hunting, because they are the future of hunting in the USA. In order to accomplish our goal, we offer substantial discounts to youth and families. Montana feels the same way and offers half price youth licenses for most big game animals - learn more about our discounted youth/family hunt packages below!