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Montana Elk and Deer Tags Explained: A Nonresident Strategy Guide

The Treasure State is a big-game hunter's paradise, but like all western states, you need to apply if you want to play.

Montana Elk and Deer Tags Explained: A Nonresident Strategy Guide — Few locales in the world rival Montana’s sheer beauty. (Photo courtesy of Jace Bauserman)

March 02, 2026 By Jace Bauserman

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Montana is a hunter’s playground. From elk to mule deer to pronghorn and more, the Big Sky country is game-rich, and its beauty unparalleled. Like many Western states, Montana is loaded with public access. With over 2 million acres of National Forest, 8.3 million acres of BLM, and loads of Block Management Land (more to come on this), hunters have room to chase their Continue Reading

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