Yesterday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks shared an important announcement reminding hunters about important deadlines that are coming up for 2026 big-game and special permits.
As we all know, hunting is one of Montana's favorite pastimes and it'd be an absolute shame if any of us missed out because we didn't know the deadline!

Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks Share Important Application Dates

You'll want to go ahead and put these dates in your calendar! Be sure to set those reminder alarms a few days out too (or a week) if you're like me and forget important dates all the time.

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Also, don't forget you can also access your licenses, tags, and permits on the app - it also works without cell service, which is always helpful.

Below, you'll find which applications are due under their respective due dates according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

April 1 Deadline Deer and Elk Permits

  • Nonresident Big Game Combination Licenses
  • Black Bear Permits
  • Paddlefish (White Tag)

May 1 Deadline Bighorn Sheep Permits

  • Bison Permits
  • Moose Permits
  • Mountain Goat Permits
  • Sandhill Crane / Swan (May 1 – June 1 window)

June 1 Deadline Antelope / Antelope B Permits

  • B Licenses (Deer B, Elk B)

June 30 Deadline

  • SuperTags (Antelope, Bighorn Sheep, Bison, Deer, Elk, Moose, Mountain Goat, and Mountain Lion)

It's important to note that the process is a tad bit different for nonresidents and residents. That said, Montana FWP says applicants "have the option to reapply for the same offerings as last year with just a simple click, eliminating the need to search through previous applications."

Not too shabby! Happy Applying! I mean - HAPPY HUNTING!

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