Montana Mountain Goat Hunting Units & Draw Odds
32 units · 75.3% avg hunter success
Montana's Mountain Goat draw runs on a bonus system across 32 units, with nonresidents receiving 10% of available tags. Applications open March 1 and close May 1, with results announced May 15. As a nonresident, expect to pay a $50 application fee and a $1250 tag fee if drawn. The bonus system rewards accumulated points but also gives zero-point applicants a legitimate shot at certain units every year. We've compiled 2024 draw results and success data from five key units to help you identify which areas match your hunting style and risk tolerance.
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 Mountain Goat 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 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
0.0% at zero points · Permit 20
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 312 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 0% | — |
| Unit 313 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | — |
| Unit 314 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | — |
| Unit 316 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | — |
| Unit 320 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 60% | — |
| Unit 323 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 66.7% | — |
| Unit 329 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | — |
| Unit 361 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | — |
| Unit 362 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | — |
| Unit 393 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | — |
| Unit 514 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | — |
All Montana Mountain Goat Units
Montana Mountain Goat Draw FAQ
How does Montana's Mountain Goat bonus draw work for nonresidents?
Nonresidents compete in the bonus draw system and receive 10% of available tags statewide. You can apply with zero points and still draw—several units show zero-point draws in recent years. The more points you accumulate, the better your odds in future draws, but the bonus system also creates opportunities for newer applicants.
When do applications open and close for Montana Mountain Goat in 2026?
Applications open March 1 and close May 1. Results are announced May 15. As a nonresident, you'll pay a $50 application fee to enter, and if drawn, the tag fee is $1250.
What are the odds of drawing a Montana Mountain Goat tag as a nonresident?
Odds vary significantly by unit and your point total. We don't have draw-odds percentages for all units, but 2024 data shows that zero-point applicants drew in several units. Your realistic chances depend on which specific units you apply to and how competitive they are that year.
Which Montana Mountain Goat units have the best success rates?
Units 313, 314, and 316 all recorded 100% harvest success in 2024, meaning every hunter who drew filled their tag. Unit 320 showed 60% success. Unit 312 recorded 0% success in the same year. Success rates reflect hunter performance and conditions, so they're worth considering alongside draw odds when planning your applications.
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