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I know this is mostly a DIY forum, but hoping for some advice. After years of saving preference points I am looking to book a rifle elk hunt for my son (16) and myself, either 2024 or 2025. He will graduate high school next year and I want to make this a memory for life before he moves out. I...

I was trying to apply for the MT non-resident Deer combo as a group with my dad and son. It worked well for my dad's application and we are both tied to the same party. But for my son's youth license there was no option of tying it to the same party. I suspect this is to do with the fact that I...

Planning a DIY hunt in early October With my Dad and 15 year old son. We have hunted antelope before but different units and this will be our first DIY. Looks like plenty of public land and a couple of big Hunter Management Areas. Anyone got experience from Muddy Mountain? Our plan is to stay...

I am looking to take my Dad and son (14 yrs) on a pronghorn hunt next year. We have 6 points each and I am kind of scratching my head on what is the best option. We have lived overseas for 4 years and I have not been up to date but kept buying points thinking we would be in good shape by the...

We are planning a hunt out of Red Lodge this fall. Main focus is mule deer and we have access to some good private land in 575. Now, as a second option I am considering whether to apply for an antelope tag in that area too. This would mean units 512 or 514. From my research to date it seems...

Does anyone know if Montana publishes the number of B licenses they intend to issue before the draw? I can't find info anywhere on the website on which units will actually offer B licenses and how many. I am looking at 700 district and over the last couple of years the B tags seem to have been...

My son will be 10 in May this year. We have been looking at the apprentice hunter program, but the more I understand the rules the more limited the opportunity really seems. Here is what I gather: 1. Not open to anything that has a draw. So no antelope or applying for a general deer combo 2...

Hi guys, Looking at a deer and antelope trip this fall to eastern Montana. I would bring my sons and perhaps my dad too. We are looking for a good time in beautiful country, trophy size is less important. We have no bonus points for Montana, but it looks like we will have access to private land...

So I have two Wyoming elk pp and want to keep building towards a real good unit some day. wouldn't I be better off applying rather than buying the points when they go on sale? If I understand right, the application fee is $14 but the points cost $50 later when they go on sale. In addition, if I...

I am looking to buy a new pair of binoculars, leaning towards Vortex Viper HD. But a little unsure which model and more specifically what magnification. I have hunted with both 8x and 9x and definitely want a little more power. But where does it start to get "shaky" and require a tripod setup? I...

Looking to put together a DIY antelope hunt next year in either Wyoming or Montana. I want to do my research to maximize our chances for a good and enjoyable hunt. Here is what I plan on doing: 1. Go through the fish and game websites (hunting and herd forecasts, drawing odds, harvest...

Hi everyone, I am a Swedish transplant on the East Coast. Grew up in Sweden, hunting all the small and big game Sweden has to offer. Mostly moose, roe deer, fallow deer and wild boar. In high school I did a one year exchange program, got lucky enough to live with an outdoorsy family in Billings...