Montana Moose Hunting Units & Draw Odds
65 units · 81.0% avg hunter success
Montana's moose draw runs on a bonus-point system across 65 units, giving nonresidents a genuine shot at premium hunts. Here's what you need to know: nonresidents get 10% of available tags, applications open March 1 and close May 1, with results posted May 15. Your nonresident tag fee is $1250 plus a $50 application fee—residents pay significantly less at $125 tag and $10 app fee. The unit data below shows 2024 results from five key moose territories, including draw odds at zero points and harvest success rates. This gives you real insight into which units reward patient point-building and which deliver results even for first-time applicants.
How the Montana Draw Works
Draw system
Bonus points — each point multiplies your chances.
Nonresident allocation: 10% of tags
2026 application window
Mar 1 – May 1(nonresident)
Results: May 15
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$50 app · $65 license · $1250 tag · $50 point
Easiest Moose Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
0.0% at zero points · Permit 50
0.0% at zero points · Permit 50
0.0% at zero points · Permit 50
0.0% at zero points · Permit 50
0.0% at zero points · Permit 50
0.0% at zero points · Permit 50
0.0% at zero points · Permit 00
0.0% at zero points · Permit 50
0.0% at zero points · Permit 00
0.0% at zero points · Permit 00
0.0% at zero points · Permit 50
0.0% at zero points · Permit 50
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 140 | — | 0.0%Permit 50 | 100% | 98% |
| Unit 141 | — | 0.0%Permit 50 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit 150 | — | 0.0%Permit 50 | 0% | 100% |
| Unit 210 | — | 0.0%Permit 50 | 100% | 70% |
| Unit 292 | — | 0.0%Permit 50 | 100% | 44% |
| Unit 293 | — | 0.0%Permit 50 | 50% | 69% |
| Unit 300 | — | 0.0%Permit 00 | 100% | 80% |
| Unit 301 | — | 0.0%Permit 50 | 0% | 72% |
| Unit 302 | — | 0.0%Permit 00 | 100% | 80% |
| Unit 303 | — | 0.0%Permit 00 | 100% | 22% |
| Unit 310 | — | 0.0%Permit 50 | 100% | 91% |
| Unit 311 | — | 0.0%Permit 50 | 50% | 28% |
All Montana Moose Units
Montana Moose Draw FAQ
When do I apply for Montana moose tags as a nonresident?
Applications open March 1 and close May 1 each year. Results are posted May 15. You'll pay $50 to apply plus $1250 if you draw.
Do I need bonus points to draw a Montana moose hunt?
Montana uses a bonus-point system for moose. Data from 2024 shows some units drew zero-point applicants (Permit 50 at 0.0%), meaning you can hunt without points, though competition varies by unit.
What percentage of Montana moose tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of available moose tags in Montana's draw.
How many Montana moose units should I be looking at?
Montana has 65 moose units in the draw system. The unit-level data we provide shows 2024 draw results and harvest success for key territories to help you narrow your application strategy.
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