HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – Officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks want to remind the public that the 2022 hunting and fishing license year begins on Tuesday, March 1st.
This means that starting Tuesday, residents can buy new hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses.
The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1st.
Applications for the majority of species can be made beginning March 1st.
FWP is launching their new MyFWP mobile app soon. Once ready, it will store and display licenses, permits, and digital carcass tags, known as E-Tags, which can be used in the field without cellular service.
Hunters will also still have the option to print copies of licenses they purchase online or at FWP offices.
According to FWP, here are some other changes this year:
• Hunters have the option to donate their drawing refund to the block management program.
• Bonus points can now only be purchased by applicants that are eligible to apply for licenses (bonus points can no longer be purchased by youth less than the age of 12).
• Preference points fee for nonresidents is now $100 instead of $50.
• A nonresident planning to hunt with an outfitter can purchase a second preference point for the Nonresident Combo drawing. Remember to have your outfitter information with you at the time you apply.
• Applicants purchasing a conservation license can now opt out of donating 25 cents of that fee to Search and Rescue.
Hunters and anglers can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP website beginning at 5 AM on March 1; simply click on “Buy and Apply.” Most FWP offices will be open from 8-5, Monday through Friday.
If people have questions, the FWP licensing call center will be open from 7-7 from March 1st through April 1st; after April 1st, the hours will return to 8-5. The call center can be reached at 406-444-2950.
Remember, if you’re applying for a special license or permit, you will need to have a valid email address.
Information courtesy of FWP
