How the Montana draw works
Dual System
Different point systems for different license types. Check specific license for details.
Preference points for combo licenses, squared bonus for limited entry.
- Point rules can change by species or license type.
- Always verify whether your hunt is preference, bonus, or random.
- Use species-specific data before deciding where to apply.
See the methodology for how odds are computed from official Montana draw reports.
Next deadline
Closed for 2026
Species tracked
6
Data coverage
2006–2026
Hunts tracked
20,013
Draw odds by species
Unit-by-unit odds, points to draw, and harvest stats for every Montana species.

Pronghorn
3,550 hunts · 2006–2025
2026 deadline passed June 1, 2026

Deer
5,727 hunts · 2006–2026
2026 deadline passed April 1, 2026

Elk
5,337 hunts · 2006–2026
2026 deadline passed April 1, 2026

Mountain Goat
1,180 hunts · 2006–2026
2026 deadline passed May 1, 2026

Moose
2,804 hunts · 2006–2026
2026 deadline passed May 1, 2026

Bighorn Sheep
1,415 hunts · 2006–2026
2026 deadline passed May 1, 2026
What can you draw with your points?
Hunts where the latest draw reached applicants at or below each point level.
| Species | Your points | 0 pts | 3 pts | 5 pts | 10 pts | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronghorn | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Deer | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Elk | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Mountain Goat | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Moose | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Bighorn Sheep | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
Counts are hunt codes drawable at each point level in the most recent published draw (data 2006–2026) — thresholds move year to year, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Track your balances on your profile to fill in the “your points” column.