MT Moose Unit 285
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MT 285 Tactical Analysis Application Overview MT 285 offers a moose hunting opportunity with application deadlines in early May. Residents face a $10 application fee and $125 tag fee; nonresidents pay $50 application and $1,250 tag fee. Both require a Montana hunting license to apply. A point fee applies to applicants building preference for future draws. Hunt Character This is a moose-specific limited-entry unit. Moose hunting represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most hunters — the draw is highly competitive and preparation is intensive. Successful moose hunters typically invest years in the application process before drawing a tag. Nonresidents should..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Permit 50
285-50Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Permit 50 — 285-50 | Sep 15, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Permit 50 Archery — 285-50-A | Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | male |
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