MT Deer question

targetpanic said:

We are applying for our first NR General deer combo licenses this fall (no limited entry hunts). I keep seeing mention that it will probably be about 50% draw odds, what has it been the last few years if anybody knows?? Last summer we all bought a preference point to be used towards this years license. WIll that guarantee us getting tags? If I am understanding the NR preference point system correctly, we could also purchase another pref point this year when applying and it would be used towards this year as well. Is that correct? Is that necessary?
Thanks

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BlakeA said:

I would think you should have a good chance of drawing. Last years terrible winters in WY, CO, and ID may have had something to do with the huge spike in apps for MT. I don't think it will be as bad this year but who knows..

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8andcounting said:

Agreed . It'll be interesting. Guessing for the big game combo I could save my $50 for the pref point and still draw easily . But u never know . I've blown $50 on much worse things

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targetpanic said:

I agree!! I will probably buy another PP this year when we apply just to insure a tag. It did turn a $600 deer tag into a $700 deer tag though LOL.

Thanks for the answers guys...I thought I read it all right but wanted confirmation

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8andcounting said:

I've blown $50 on much worse things

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mdunc8 said:

The point that you buy with your application would be good next year, not this year. At least that’s how it works for all other tags. I don’t know why it would be any different for the combos.

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mdunc8 said:

Apparently they bought points last summer, so they can't get another one this year. Therefore, the point they buy when they apply will not count this year.

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[email protected] said:

MT FWP is really helpful, I would call them to clarify. I believe PP is applied only for next year....

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targetpanic said:

I'm pretty sure if you buy one after the drawing then it will be used the next year, but if you buy one at the time of application then it goes toward the current year. see bottom line in Bold

Purchasing Preference Points
Preference points for a nonresident big game or deer combination license may be purchased for a nonrefundable fee of $50. Preference points can be purchased:

at the time of application for the nonresident combination license; or
between July 1 and September 30 for individuals who did not apply for a nonresident combination license.
Applicants may purchase only one preference point per license year. Preference points purchased at the time of application are awarded prior to the drawing.

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