HELENA – Hunters can now sign up for the Surplus List, which is a list of leftover licenses that were not distributed by the drawing. The list will be randomized, with hunters at the top of the list contacted via email with instructions to finalize their purchase within a specified time.
Over-the-counter Deer B and Elk B licenses are also available for purchase. These licenses can be purchased online at ols.fwp.mt.gov or in person at any FWP office or license provider.
Resident and nonresident hunters can sign up for the Surplus List through their MyFWP portal not required to sign up on the Surplus List. Getting a license from this list has no effect on existing bonus points.
Hunters must finalize the purchase of the license/permit within the timeframe specified in the email; otherwise, the opportunity will be offered to the next hunter on the randomized list. FWP may offer opportunities that have not sold out through the Surplus List to over-the-counter customers at our internal and external license sale providers.
Important Dates and Details:
- Deer B Surplus License sign–up through July 15
- Deer and Elk Permits; Elk B Licenses are not available through the Surplus List.
- Over the counter Elk B and Deer B licenses available now.
Nonresidents who hold a 2025 Combination License can hold a maximum of two Deer B Licenses in addition to their Combination License. Nonresidents without a 2025 Combination License can only hold a maximum of one Deer B License.
Nonresidents who hold a Nonresident Native License, Youth Combo License or Nonresident College Student Combination License may purchase Deer B and Elk B licenses at half price.
To sign up, go to myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action.
For more information, contact the FWP licensing office at 406-444-2950 or fwplic@mt.gov.
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