
HOUND HANDLER 495-00RES + NR
Unit 495 hound handler,draw hunt
Units: 495·2 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Answer card2026 draw · Resident
2 tags, 10 applied, 20% drew in 2026. One of Montana's hardest hound handler draws: 2nd hardest of 25 in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
0 tags
Applicants · 2026
10
5.0 per tag
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Who | Applicants | Drew | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 | Resident | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Montana prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
What it is
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
Before you apply
- Points
- “Those who do not apply for a combination license may purchase one preference point for $100 over the counter from July 1 through December 31.”
- Leftovers
- “*First-and-only permits do not go to surplus. Your only opportunity to obtain a first-and-only permit is through the drawing.*”
- Tag fee
- “Antelope Disabled-Drawing $205.00 -”
Rules for 2026.
Source: FWP