Montana Mountain Goat Hunting Units & Draw Odds
24 units · 85.1% avg hunter success
Montana's mountain goat hunt runs on a bonus draw system across 24 units. As a nonresident, you're competing for 10% of available tags. Applications open March 1 and close May 1, with results by May 15. Your nonresident tag fee is $1250, plus a $50 application fee. Below you'll find 2024 harvest data and draw results from five key units to help you pick your best opportunity. Zero-point hunters drew tags in every unit we tracked, and harvest success ranged from 60% to 100%—so your actual odds depend more on unit choice than points.
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
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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 313 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | 21% |
| Unit 314 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | 60% |
| Unit 316 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | 99% |
| Unit 320 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 60% | 47% |
| Unit 323 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 88.2% | 89% |
| Unit 329 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit 361 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | 95% |
| Unit 362 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 0% | 100% |
| Unit 393 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | 31% |
| Unit 514 | — | 0.0%Permit 20 | 100% | 61% |
All Montana Mountain Goat Units
Montana Mountain Goat Draw FAQ
When do Montana mountain goat applications close for nonresidents in 2026?
Applications close May 1, 2026. Results post May 15. Make sure your app is submitted by the deadline—late entries aren't accepted.
How much does a nonresident mountain goat tag cost in Montana?
The tag fee is $1250, plus a $50 application fee if you draw. That's the total cost before you ever step foot in the field.
Do I need bonus points to draw a Montana mountain goat hunt?
No. Based on 2024 results, zero-point hunters successfully drew tags in the units we tracked. Montana uses a bonus draw system, so while points help, they aren't required to connect on a hunt.
What percentage of mountain goat tags go to nonresidents in Montana?
Nonresidents receive 10% of available tags. The remaining allocation goes to residents, who also have lower application and tag fees.
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