There's so many non residents crawling all over each other here every year due to social media! The forests are wayyyy over crowded and horribly over hunted! Its not like it was before social media became prevalent! Sorry guys!
I’m out in wolf creek we’re still good out this way. I see wild life almost daily, and this is way too fat out in the sticks for any tourists to come. I enjoy my hunts, hikes, and fishing usually without seeing anyone else lol.
Just put in for my combo tag after three years of putting in for points! Super excited an hope I get tags. My first big game hunt as well. Great channel an great info, thank you.
Thanks for posting this, Randy. Great point on the landscape benefits of MT archery season. Never thought of that before, but it seems obvious. I think it was a few years back when you posted some similar content on applying for Wyoming. The knowledge shared has resulted in an almost yearly pronghorn or mule deer trip for me and my dad. Thanks for that. Been considering SE Montana whitetail for quite a long time, hopefully the herd is on the rebound after this year.
I know you cover it in the state videos but you should make a video about how to get into the sheep game and how to apply across the lower 48 as well as what places are worth applying
Randy, you must be getting a commission from the Montana FWP for selling tags. Thanks a bunch for inviting a bunch of outa staters here to our already overrun state.
If I have my eyes set on a limited archery hunt in Montana as a non resident. Can I go on the general hunt if I draw it but not the limited hunt, without the chance of loosing bonus points for the limited hunt in the future?
Randy, Can you explain the youth program? Up to what age is considered youth and is it correct that youth don't have to draw a gen tag? This can be purchased online? Appreciate all you do for us fellow hunters!
Mr newberg do the same rules apply for the pronghorn general rifle draw as for the elk general rifle draw? As in being able to hunt most of the state as a non resident with a general rifle pronghorn tag? Or are the a different set of circumstances regarding pronghorn general rifle drawings for non residents?
I haven't applied in Montana for a couple of years.I seem to remember, you can request a refund if you don't draw when you fill out the application ?could be different now.
Hello Randy, I’m a Floridian and have never hunted pass NC which was Deer and Quails. My question to you, If I apply for a Montana General Elk License and I don’t get picked does Montana reimbursed the money or how does it work? Thank you for the videos and the info you put in the videos.
Im only 15 but ive been into hunting since i was 3 when my dad took me and ive loved it ever since but i live and hunt only in pa and i have plan to move to montana when im older do you recommend goning on a hunting trip to see if i would like the hunting im really into the elk deer and bear so do you recommend takeing a hunting trip out?
Hey Randy, I'm a new Montana resident this year and was wondering if you could explain how getting OTC tags for spring bear, general elk, general deer, and antelope works. I'm sure its simple but I'm coming from a draw only state. Much appreciated
@@Fresh_Tracks Thanks. I am going to start buying bonus points for me and my daughter, so maybe we can go in a few years. She is 9. We watch all of your shows together.
Hey Randy. Great overview - thank you. You mention that until the past two years, the general tags were almost guaranteed, and you would not have recommended buying a preference point. In looking at GoHunt, it seems a bit more bleak - 55% odds with no point, and 77% with one point. So even with the point, it’s a 3 in 4 chance - no where near guaranteed. My son and I were both lucky enough to draw (and fill) deer tags last year. We’ve put in for the Big Game combo this year, and did the preference point. Fingers crossed! If we draw, we’ll be hunting the northern end of 317 again this year just south of I-90. How prevalent are grizzlies that far north?
Greg Henderson I haven’t ever hunted in that area before, but I have spent some time over there. I would say to be prepared for grizzlies as it is fairly close to Yellowstone, but I don’t think they are nearly as prevalent as in some of the other districts. Good Luck!
Thanks Drew. I own two pieces of land up there - each bordering a different 640 acre section of public land just a few miles south of I-90. One is right on the Gallatin/Park County line and the other is a bit closer to Livingston and has a cabin on it. I live in UT, but love spending time up there! I’ve got trail cams up there and see black bears and cougars frequently, but no grizzlies so far. Hope it stays that way!
@9:58 "but there is nothing you can do about the weather." I agree but all the liberals I know tell me I'm changing the weather with my V8...just saying.
Sometimes I think us Montana residents take for granted how good we got it
Growing up in Iowa, Montana has always been a dream for me. I’m trying to plan an elk hunt with my old man up there. Beautiful place.
Very true! I’m new to Montana and I’m trying to find a good video explaining how it works for residents…. Can anyone help me out??
There's so many non residents crawling all over each other here every year due to social media! The forests are wayyyy over crowded and horribly over hunted! Its not like it was before social media became prevalent! Sorry guys!
I’m out in wolf creek we’re still good out this way. I see wild life almost daily, and this is way too fat out in the sticks for any tourists to come. I enjoy my hunts, hikes, and fishing usually without seeing anyone else lol.
@@A-bone I go to bridger Forestet near north west of wisall, fair chase is what I like,
Wish Colorado would adopt the 10% Non-Res cap...we are currently at 35% and it's ridiculous!! Our season lengths also suck.
"North of i90 you really don't have to worry about grizzlies"
*Bob Marshall has entered the chat*
I hunted as a Montana resident for many years. I think.the best elk hunting is in the Missouri Breaks portion of the state.
Just put in for my combo tag after three years of putting in for points! Super excited an hope I get tags. My first big game hunt as well. Great channel an great info, thank you.
Good luck.
Thanks Randy! Very helpful video for a noob in the east
I love hunting. Great video :) I hunt and film. It is so much fun!
As a teen, I hope to do this one day, but it looks expensive and complicated/ Hopefully one day.
Thanks for posting this, Randy. Great point on the landscape benefits of MT archery season. Never thought of that before, but it seems obvious. I think it was a few years back when you posted some similar content on applying for Wyoming. The knowledge shared has resulted in an almost yearly pronghorn or mule deer trip for me and my dad. Thanks for that. Been considering SE Montana whitetail for quite a long time, hopefully the herd is on the rebound after this year.
Amazing coverage for someone like myself, hoping to hunt MT soon! Thank you for all your amazing educational videos
Hope you get a tag.
This is great info! I just forwarded this video to my Colorado friends and hopefully they will make it one of these years. Thanks for posting this.
I know you cover it in the state videos but you should make a video about how to get into the sheep game and how to apply across the lower 48 as well as what places are worth applying
Randy, you must be getting a commission from the Montana FWP for selling tags. Thanks a bunch for inviting a bunch of outa staters here to our already overrun state.
Nope, no commissions. Non-resident tags are capped by law. But, it is a Montana sport to blame non-residents for most anything and everything.
Step 1: Watch out for the grizzly bears.
Great video. Easy to understand as you explained each variable.
Say you where to move to Montana when do you get a A residential tag
Interested in a video on antelope draw
Any other people out there in montana let me know
What about over the counter tags for antlerless deer and elk? I'm moving to Montana in about mid November and want to catch the tail end of the season
Im new to montana last year. The regs here are confusing.thanfully I'm a resident this year.
Do you have to have points to buy left over tags in August? I didn't buy points last year.
Can you talk about applying as a "party" works in Montana both for resident and non-resident.
Man this stuff is confusing for a non-resident
If I have my eyes set on a limited archery hunt in Montana as a non resident. Can I go on the general hunt if I draw it but not the limited hunt, without the chance of loosing bonus points for the limited hunt in the future?
Randy,
Can you explain the youth program? Up to what age is considered youth and is it correct that youth don't have to draw a gen tag? This can be purchased online? Appreciate all you do for us fellow hunters!
Put in for my general elk tag this year hope I get it this will be my first year hunting elk
Mr newberg do the same rules apply for the pronghorn general rifle draw as for the elk general rifle draw? As in being able to hunt most of the state as a non resident with a general rifle pronghorn tag? Or are the a different set of circumstances regarding pronghorn general rifle drawings for non residents?
I haven't applied in Montana for a couple of years.I seem to remember, you can request a refund if you don't draw when you fill out the application ?could be different now.
Hello Randy, I’m a Floridian and have never hunted pass NC which was Deer and Quails. My question to you, If I apply for a Montana General Elk License and I don’t get picked does Montana reimbursed the money or how does it work? Thank you for the videos and the info you put in the videos.
Never mind, I asked too soon. You explained it later in the video. Thank you
Randy - if you’re really wanting to hunt a limited entry unit, can you return your general license without losing your preference points???
Im only 15 but ive been into hunting since i was 3 when my dad took me and ive loved it ever since but i live and hunt only in pa and i have plan to move to montana when im older do you recommend goning on a hunting trip to see if i would like the hunting im really into the elk deer and bear so do you recommend takeing a hunting trip out?
Hey Randy, I'm a new Montana resident this year and was wondering if you could explain how getting OTC tags for spring bear, general elk, general deer, and antelope works. I'm sure its simple but I'm coming from a draw only state. Much appreciated
There are no OTC antelope tags. For bear, elk, and deer, just go to a sporting goods store with proof of residency and buy the tags.
@@Fresh_Tracks Thanks!
are b tags there own app/ points
Yo Randy, Why don't you specify this is pertaining to NON-RESIDENTS up front?
Are there mule deer?
we dont want non-res crawlin the wood, watch yer tires
How many bonus points would it take for an out of state to get a Missouri Breaks elk tag?
Depends on how lucky you get. We have a bonus point system, so you might draw with zero points.
@@Fresh_Tracks Thanks. I am going to start buying bonus points for me and my daughter, so maybe we can go in a few years. She is 9. We watch all of your shows together.
Don’t tell anybody
Hey Randy. Great overview - thank you. You mention that until the past two years, the general tags were almost guaranteed, and you would not have recommended buying a preference point. In looking at GoHunt, it seems a bit more bleak - 55% odds with no point, and 77% with one point. So even with the point, it’s a 3 in 4 chance - no where near guaranteed. My son and I were both lucky enough to draw (and fill) deer tags last year. We’ve put in for the Big Game combo this year, and did the preference point. Fingers crossed! If we draw, we’ll be hunting the northern end of 317 again this year just south of I-90. How prevalent are grizzlies that far north?
Greg Henderson I haven’t ever hunted in that area before, but I have spent some time over there. I would say to be prepared for grizzlies as it is fairly close to Yellowstone, but I don’t think they are nearly as prevalent as in some of the other districts. Good Luck!
Thanks Drew. I own two pieces of land up there - each bordering a different 640 acre section of public land just a few miles south of I-90. One is right on the Gallatin/Park County line and the other is a bit closer to Livingston and has a cabin on it. I live in UT, but love spending time up there! I’ve got trail cams up there and see black bears and cougars frequently, but no grizzlies so far. Hope it stays that way!
Greg Henderson That sounds awesome. Hope you guys draw!
Too many out of staters.
@9:58 "but there is nothing you can do about the weather." I agree but all the liberals I know tell me I'm changing the weather with my V8...just saying.