Worst draw odds in montana?

[Kentucky04]

Weird question I know, but I have no chance at being able to hunt out west this year, and want to apply for a terrible odds unit to keep pref points for next year. I have the units I want to hunt, but with 1 deer bonus point and one pref point if I apply to unit 270, should I be pretty well guaranteed to not draw? Well maybe not guaranteed, but you get the point. Thanks!

 

[mtmuley]

Weird question I know, but I have no chance at being able to hunt out west this year, and want to apply for a terrible odds unit to keep pref points for next year. I have the units I want to hunt, but with 1 deer bonus point and one pref point if I apply to unit 270, should I be pretty well guaranteed to not draw? Well maybe not guaranteed, but you get the point. Thanks!

Just buy a point. mtmuley

 

[Stone_Ice_1]

You would be pretty much guaranteed to not get that tag, especially as a non-resident even if you had 20 points.

 

[Kentucky04]

Just buy a point. mtmuley

I would lose my 2024 pref point, no? I know ill keep bonus points with no app

 

[mtmuley]

You would be pretty much guaranteed to not get that tag, especially as a non-resident even if you had 20 points.

Buzz drew a sheep tag in a unit with 3 total tags here in Montana as a NR. Not sure of his points, but stuff happens. mtmuley

 

[Kentucky04]

You would be pretty much guaranteed to not get that tag, especially as a non-resident even if you had 20 points.

figured lol, I was on a serious accident and it'll be till the end of this year before im normalish again lol

 

[8andcounting]

I would lose my 2024 pref point, no? I know ill keep bonus points with no app

You’ll lose them either way if you draw the deer combo

 

[ccc23454]

I think montana confuses to many people(including me) with pref points/bonus points: when you can buy, outfitter, bonus points dates, 0 pref point pool and drawing combo, which combo, refunds, limited vs general Etc...why does it have to be so hard

 

[8andcounting]

I think montana confuses to many people(including me) with pref points/bonus points: when you can buy, outfitter, bonus points dates, 0 pref point pool and drawing combo, which combo, refunds, limited vs general Etc...why does it have to be so hard

I don’t think it is . There’s no pref points for residents - only for NRS for combination tags ( deer combo , elk combo or the combined deer and elk which is the big game combo) . Bonus points are for both r and nr for LE permits only .

 

[Kentucky04]

I think montana confuses to many people(including me) with pref points/bonus points: when you can buy, outfitter, bonus points dates, 0 pref point pool and drawing combo, which combo, refunds, limited vs general Etc...why does it have to be so hard

yup, I plan on saying hell with montana after next year. I will start building up Nevada points in lieu. Exception being Montana unlimited if I feel up to it one day.....

 

[Kentucky04]

You’ll lose them either way if you draw the deer combo

By deer combo do you mean white tail muley combo? And would I be better off waiting until after July buying pref point and then buying a 2nd point along with application to realistic unit in 2026? I am not gonna reveal said unit(s), but it doesn't seem to competitive

 

[8andcounting]

If you don’t want the deer combo then better not apply so yes buy one this summer but your gonna lose your $100 point you currently have