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Montana remains a good option for non-resident moose applicants as it still offers one of the higher moose tag allocations in the West. Last year, for the seventh consecutive year, statewide permit totals were cut and 274 bull tags were issued throughout the state. Of those, 12 were drawn by the 3,327 non-residents who applied in the draw. As usual, FWP has shuffled many of the units that will be available for non-resident moose applicants this year and there will be 24 antlered hunts for non-resident applicants to apply for.
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Regions 1 and 3 still hold the vast majority of the state’s moose population, and all but 62 of the antlered bull tags issued across the state were from these two regions in 2023. The region 1 hunts continue to be a roll of the dice and as a whole, connecting on a bull has been much more difficult than on region 3’s hunts. Because of this, non-resident application totals were almost three times higher for region 3 hunts than region 1 hunts in the last year. Of the region 1 units available to non-residents this year, 2023’s hunters averaged 57% success on 20 days of hunting. In comparison, of the region 3 units available to non-residents this year, 2023’s hunters averaged 94% success on 17 days hunted. It’s important to keep in mind that drawing a moose tag in Montana, especially in region 1, will likely mean you will need to spend a ton of time in the field to come home with a bull. Many Montana moose hunters make the mistake of showing up on their hunt with unrealistic expectations. If you are lucky enough to draw a moose tag, be mentally prepared for a long, tough hunt.
September 15 – December 1
*NOTE: Some districts vary, check regulations for more information.
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With Montana’s long moose season dates, hunters can target one or both of the best time-frames to be out hunting. The first is during the rut in late September and early October. The intensity of the rut can be hit or miss depending on the weather. Cooler temperatures will have bulls much more active and vocal during the rut, especially during daylight hours. The other is during the second half of November when the leaves have fallen off of the brush, allowing for better visibility in the brush fields moose target in late fall. A little snow on the ground goes a long way in helping spot moose as well as providing the opportunity to take up a good track. Hunters that still have a tag in their pocket later in the season will have until December 1st to punch their tag this year. This is the latest closing date available of Montana’s seven-year season cycle, increasing the chances for good hunting conditions as the season winds down.
If you are a Montana resident and would like to talk about the other units available to you, give us a call. Montana has some great moose, and you can punch your tag on one as long as you are patient and willing to dedicate the time needed to be successful on your hunt. If you need to add a Shiras moose to your list, get your application in for Montana!
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Up-Front Fees |
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| Base Hunting License | $15 |
| Conservation License | $10 |
| Bonus Points (optional/per species) | $20 |
| Moose Application Fee | $50 |
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| Moose Permit | $1,250 |
| Bow and Arrow License (required for all archery hunts) | $10 |
| *Fees do not include the additional 2.5% convenience fee. | |
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