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Montana Deer — Unit 281-00

Montana Deer Unit 281-00 draw odds, tags, and applicants by year — resident and nonresident pools shown separately. Montana's report publishes no point thresholds.

No point thresholds in this report. The Montana release these tables come from lists applicants and tags only. Every "Pts Req." cell below reads as not published, not as zero points needed — and each table covers one residency pool, so read the heading before you read the number.

12.3%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident · Rifle B License either sex

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Pts Not Published

Agency omits thresholds

23

Tags (Resident)

187

Applicants (Resident)

Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) - Official Drawing Statistics · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle B License either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts (not published)
2025 187 23 12.3% —
2024 183 23 12.6% —
2022 145 25 17.2% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts (not published)
2025 12 1 8.3% —
2024 11 1 9.1% —
2022 4 0 0% —
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Montana Deer Unit 281-00?
The most recent published odds are 12.3% for resident applicants in 2025 — 187 applicants for 23 tags on the Rifle B License either sex hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 8.3% (1 tag, 12 applicants). Montana publishes applicants and tags but no point threshold with these numbers, so this is the odds for the whole pool — not what a given point total would draw.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Montana Deer Unit 281-00?
We won't guess. The Montana report behind these tables gives applicants, tags, and the odds that fall out of them — it carries no point thresholds, so nothing here can tell you what your points would draw. Points still matter when you apply; check the agency's own preference-point report for the cutoff, and read the resident and nonresident rows below separately.
Is the competition increasing for Montana Deer Unit 281-00?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle B License either sex hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 17.2% in 2022 and 12.3% in 2025. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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