The application deadline for Montana deer and elk permits is April 1, and hunters can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP website; click on “Buy and Apply.”
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers several tools to help hunters navigate the application process. The application process is different for residents and nonresidents, but FWP has created instructional videos to help with both kinds of customers.
Hunters and anglers can also take advantage of the MyFWP mobile app. The app holds and displays licenses, permits and E-Tags, which can be downloaded and used in the field without cell service. To create a My FWP account, visit the MyFWP login page.
FWP also has convenient resources for understanding bonus points and how they work.
Applicants have the option to reapply for the same offerings as last year with just a simple click, eliminating the need to search through previous applications.
Most FWP offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The licensing call center is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through April 1; after April 1, the hours return to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call center can be reached at 406-444-2950.
Application deadlines
- Deer and Elk
- Permits – April 1
- B Licenses – June 1
- Nonresident Combination Licenses – April 1
- Black Bear Permits – April 1
- Paddlefish (White Tag) – April 1
- Bighorn Sheep – May 1
- Bison – May 1
- Moose – May 1
- Mountain Goat – May 1
- Sandhill Crane/Swan – May 1 – June 1
- Antelope/Antelope B – June 1
- SuperTags
- Antelope, Bighorn Sheep, Bison, Deer, Elk, Moose, Mountain Goat, and Mountain Lion – June 30
For more information on Montana hunting licenses and permits, go to fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/hunting-licenses.
