Montana Unit 284:sandhill crane draw odds
1 hunt code for sandhill crane. 2026: 44 tags, 160 applicants per hunt.
The draw in Unit 2842026 draw
SH CRANE 284-0144 tags, 160 applied, 25% drew.
4th hardest of 7 Montana sandhill crane draws in 2026.
At a glance
Sandhill crane hunt codes
1
Tags · 2026
40
across 1 hunt
Applicants · 2026
160
4.0 per tag
Hunt codes
Sandhill crane huntsin Unit 284
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH CRANE 284-01 | 40 of 160 drew | 40 |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
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.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
Ask FarWide
Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: FWP