Montana elk and deer draw deadlines (2026 dates; 2027 pending)

2027 dates not yet announced. Last verified Oct 23, 2026. Confirm with the linked state source before you apply.

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Montana elk and deer draws (2026 dates; 2027 pending)
Draw	Species	Residency	Applications open	Application deadline	Results	Source
Nonresident general combination licenses (big game/elk/deer combo) Nonresident general licenses are by drawing.	elk, deer	nonresident	Mar 1, 2026, 5:00 am MST	Apr 1, 2026, 11:45 pm MST	Mid-April	Official source More info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23
Special deer and elk permits	elk, deer	resident, nonresident	Mar 1, 2026, 5:00 am MST	Apr 1, 2026, 11:45 pm MST	Mid-April	Official source More info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23
Deer B and Elk B licenses	elk, deer	resident, nonresident	Mar 1, 2026, 5:00 am MST	Jun 1, 2026, 11:45 pm MST	Mid-June	Official source More info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23
Surplus list sign-up (deer/elk permits and B licenses) Leftover licenses/permits via surplus list.	elk, deer	resident, nonresident	Jun 15, 2026	Jul 15, 2026	Not listed	Official source More info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23