Montana Unit 480:sandhill crane draw odds
1 hunt code for sandhill crane. 2026: 33 tags, 216 applicants per hunt.
The draw in Unit 4802026 draw
SH CRANE 480-0133 tags, 216 applied, 14% drew.
One of Montana's hardest sandhill crane draws: 2nd hardest of 7 in 2026.
At a glance
Sandhill crane hunt codes
1
Tags · 2026
30
across 1 hunt
Applicants · 2026
215
7.2 per tag
Compare species at a glance
Hunt codes
Best draw odds
- Pronghorn100% drew
- Sandhill crane13% drew
Hunt codes
Sandhill crane huntsin Unit 480
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH CRANE 480-01 | 29 of 215 drew | 30 |
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.
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: FWP