Pondera
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Got my resident deer/elk permit applications submitted! Also first time for my son to be able to apply @ 12 years old. Just got done reading some recent HT treads about points systems, makes me want to apply even though I don't hunt goat/sheep it sure would be nice to have that opportunity for him later in life.
I spent around $200 for the both of us but that included upland bird and fishing.
Edit: I should mention that we currently are rifle hunters only right now. Archery definitely gives some unique opportunities and a different experience. We target shoot bows casually but until we have the proper skills and equipment or my son has that level of interest we will continue to perfect our rifle hunting technique.
We applied in a few areas with pretty low odds but I'm not willing/able to drive 6 hours one way to hunt. As my son gets older and if he has interest we will go for those for sure. Right now we both only have the stamina to be weekend warriors!
We are also fortunate to have some really great general season opportunities around here as well. (North Central Montana)
Hunting regulations and special drawings applications used to scare me off a little from hunting those units with complicated rules and access but now I realize those challenges to be a integral part of the hunt. Montana's application packet does give some really good info and draw stats. I feel like MTFWP is trying harder then ever to help the hunter find and utilize public land opportunities. Also the free interactive hunt planner map works really well for this. I also use onXmaps as well for pre season planning and in season. The desktop version is really handy!
Good luck to my fellow Montana hunters on your permit process!
I spent around $200 for the both of us but that included upland bird and fishing.
Edit: I should mention that we currently are rifle hunters only right now. Archery definitely gives some unique opportunities and a different experience. We target shoot bows casually but until we have the proper skills and equipment or my son has that level of interest we will continue to perfect our rifle hunting technique.
We applied in a few areas with pretty low odds but I'm not willing/able to drive 6 hours one way to hunt. As my son gets older and if he has interest we will go for those for sure. Right now we both only have the stamina to be weekend warriors!
We are also fortunate to have some really great general season opportunities around here as well. (North Central Montana)
Hunting regulations and special drawings applications used to scare me off a little from hunting those units with complicated rules and access but now I realize those challenges to be a integral part of the hunt. Montana's application packet does give some really good info and draw stats. I feel like MTFWP is trying harder then ever to help the hunter find and utilize public land opportunities. Also the free interactive hunt planner map works really well for this. I also use onXmaps as well for pre season planning and in season. The desktop version is really handy!
Good luck to my fellow Montana hunters on your permit process!
