Remember Montana deer and elk application information is due to Cody Carr’s Hunting Adventures no later than March 1st so we can complete licensing online. This will insure we have enough time before the deadline. . If applying on your own online please send confirmation of successful application by March 15th. Remember to apply as a party. If booked a year in advance buy a bonus point over the summer the year before scheduled hunt.
Even though licenses are a draw, you can purchase the points in September the year before your hunt and also during time of application to ensure your chances for draw. We have not had a problem getting licenses for client elk and deer hunts.
If you have any questions about licenses please call (406)444-2535 and enter zero. They will be able to walk you through any circumstances you may encounter. Remember license fees are not included in hunt cost.
Big game elk and elk/deer combination general license
This license is required for non-resident hunters wishing to harvest an elk and a 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).
- Big game combo Elk/Deer General Combination License
(This is the most common license purchased by clients for combo hunts)
- Elk Combination License (Elk only)
- Deer Combination License (Deer only)
- Youth Ages 12-17 Elk/Deer Combination License (must hunt with a licensed parent)
- Non-Resident Application Deadline: March 15th
- Elk/Deer Special Permits Application Deadline: March 15th
Apply online – OR – Print and Mail Application
Elk combo license
This license is required for non-residents who just want to harvest an elk. This license does not include deer. This license includes everything you need to harvest an elk except the bow license. It 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!
Deer combination general license
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, except your bow license if you are hunting with a bow. It 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!
- Non-Resident Application Deadline: March 15th
- Elk/Deer Special Permits Application Deadline: March 15th
Apply online – OR – Print and Mail Application
Are there special requirements for archery?
Yes. A bow and arrow license, plus the proper hunting license is required during: (1) the deer, elk and /or antelope Archery Only Season; or (2) to archery hunt in an Arch-Equip only area or hunting district.
To purchase a Montana bow and arrow license, a hunter must:
- Provide a certificate of completing the National Bow hunter Education Foundation course, or
- Provide any prior years bow hunting/archery stamp, tag, permit or license from any state or province.
- Remember nothing battery powered on your bow or lighted knocks on arrows
Bear license
When you purchase your bear licenses on the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website your bear license is $350.
Make sure you take your bear ID test before you purchase your license.
Mountain Lion Licensing Questions
Mountain Lion hunting in our area is has changed over the counter quota tags instead of a draw. These quota areas offer access to some amazing cats in our area.
Lion hunts are all 1 guide to 1 client ratio and we also offer an option to upgrade with an extra guide for an additional fee. Our guides use hounds and clients love this exciting style of predator hunting.
Come join Cody Carr’s Hunting Adventures
for one of the best Mountain Lion hunts in North America.
Wolf hunting and trapping licenses
Wolf hunting licenses cost $19 for residents and $50 for nonresidents. License sales should begin by Aug. 5. Montana trapping licenses are currently on sale for $20 for residents and $250 for nonresidents. New prospective wolf trappers must attend a mandatory wolf-trapping certification class to use a Montana trapping license to trap wolves. Trappers who successfully completed a wolf trapping certification class in Montana or Idaho in the past do not need to retake one this year. New prospective trappers can sign-up for classes on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click “Wolf Trapping Certification” for current and soon to be posted class schedules.
Wolf Hunting Season Dates
Hunters will have the opportunity to pursue wolves throughout Montana beginning Sept. 7 for archery hunting, and Sept. 15 for the general rifle season. The archery only season will close Sept. 14 and the general season will end March 15, 2014.
Wolf Trapping Season Dates
Montana’s wolf trapping season will run Dec. 15 through Feb. 28, 2014. New prospective wolf trappers must attend a mandatory wolf-trapping certification class to use a Montana trapping license to trap wolves. Trappers who successfully completed a wolf trapping certification class in Montana or Idaho in the past do not need to retake the course.
Wolf Hunting and Trapping Harvest Limits
The combined maximum hunting and trapping bag limit is five wolves per person. A hunter can purchase up to five wolf hunting licenses but can harvest only one wolf with each license. The use of electronic calls by wolf hunters is allowed. Trapping is authorized with a valid trapping license upon completion of mandatory wolf-trapping certification. A trapping license is required for trapping wolves and trappers can take five wolves with the license. Snares and conibear traps are prohibited for trapping wolves.
License Cost
We apply for licenses prior to March 15 the year you are hunting.
Please check Montana FWP for current prices on:
- Big game combo (deer & elk license)
- Elk combo license (elk only lic.)
- Deer Combo license (deer only lic.)
