CRazy Mtns no longer available to non-residents for goat!?

[HuskyMusky]

Why on earth did MT do this to us?

MT why don't you fix your problems before you start creating more!

I'm guessing so MT residents can draw more tags more easily.

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

MT has rotated non-resident eligible units for years. The crazies are often in the rotation rather than out, due to the high numbers of tags available. This year they are out, but next year they will probably be back in.

 

[Stringmusic]

There are no elk left in the crazies anyway Oops! I did not notice which forum this was in. There are no goat either.

 

[Doe Nob]

Where do you see which ones they will have non-res tags for? All the proclamation says is "they may change when final quotas are set in June." I already turned in an app with that unit on it because it has the most tags. Son of a....

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

The open units are on the paper Non Resident MSG application. Doe Nob, you need to call MT FWP, and see what (if anything) can be done. I am not sure you can even collect a bonus point unless you put in for an open unit.

 

[Doe Nob]

Thanks, I'll check into it. I applied online for sheep last year, this is my first year to apply for goat and moose. I did get the paper book in the mail about a week after I put in online. I'll see what I can do, but seems to be to be a glitch in the system if I can pay for a tag that's not available...

 

[HuskyMusky]

I'll probably just end up gaining a point this year and applying for the best/toughest unit making the odds even worse for those hunters out there who actually want to draw that tag.

I thought they only rotated sheep units, didn't know goat did too, what about moose?

 

[HuskyMusky]

I guess with my desert sheep tag coming this year I honestly don't need a goat tag as well

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

I'll probably just end up gaining a point this year and applying for the best/toughest unit making the odds even worse for those hunters out there who actually want to draw that tag.

I thought they only rotated sheep units, didn't know goat did too, what about moose?

Not a bad idea. you never know, you could draw that Bridgers goat tag!

Moose rotates as well.

 

[Doe Nob]

So glad I called!

Moose district 105-00 shows as available on the app, its actually 105-20.

Double check the latest online info

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

Good info, Doe Nob!

Something to think about is that this misinformation may make that the best NR draw odd unit.

SHHHH..... (finger to lips)

 

[HuskyMusky]

So glad I called!

The paperwork they sent to non residents is NOT ACCURATE. The crazies IS available for goat.

Also, moose district 105-00 shows as available on the app, its actually 105-120.

Double check the latest online info at:

http://fwp.mt.gov/fwpDoc.html?id=55063

to see what units are available for non-residents!

Way to go MT, ppssshshhh

 

[Doe Nob]

SHHHH..... (finger to lips)

Good point, radio silence initiated.....

 

[Umpqua Hunter]

Why on earth did MT do this to us?

MT why don't you fix your problems before you start creating more!

I'm guessing so MT residents can draw more tags more easily.

It turns out that there was an error in the original non-resident application form. The mountain goat hunt in the Crazy Mountains IS available to non-residents this year (Hunt number 313-00). There is an updated application form now available on-line at:

http://fwp.mt.gov/fwpDoc.html?id=55063

I understand if you apply on-line you can apply for hunt 313-00 as well.

What is the trophy quality like in the Crazies? I took an 8" goat many years ago in Colorado. If I ever hunt mountain goat again, I would like to hunt self guided, in a unit with good access and high success on big mature goats. I have max points in Montana and have only been applying in the hardest to draw units like Bridgers and Square Butte.

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

There are nine and ten inch billies in the Crazies.

If you are looking to book a goat in MT, the areas you have been applying for are the ones, UH.

 

[Umpqua Hunter]

There are nine and ten inch billies in the Crazies.

If you are looking to book a goat in MT, the areas you have been applying for are the ones, UH.

Thanks for the confirmation BB...sounds like I'll just stay the course with those units.

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

UH,

I just took a look at the record book, and there are a whole bunch of entries from Choteau and Gallatin, and not very many from Sweetgrass and Park, so yeah, I think you are on the right track ... just got to get lucky.

 

[Umpqua Hunter]

UH,

I just took a look at the record book, and there are a whole bunch of entries from Choteau and Gallatin, and not very many from Sweetgrass and Park, so yeah, I think you are on the right track ... just got to get lucky.

Good info BB...thanks a bunch.

 

[phutch30]

I cant believe the increase in Crazy Mnt goat tags. I drew a goat tag there in 2000 and there were 13 available. Its gone from 13 to 85 in 12 years. Thats Crazy no pun intended.