New Law Allows More Youngsters To Apply In FWP Special Drawings

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issued a reminder today that a youngster may purchase or apply for a license if they will be 12 years old before or during the season they are applying for.In the past, an 11 year old had to turn 12 years of age before September 15 in order to be eligible for a license that fall.All other requirements remain in place, including a valid Hunter Education certificate. The new law, which applies to resident and nonresident youth, went into effect this past October.Important application and purchase deadlines are: Spring Black Bear April 14 Purchase Moose, Sheep & Goat May 1 Drawing Deer, Elk, Antelope June 1 Drawing Fall Black Bear August 31 Purchase Fall Mountain Lion August 31 Purchase Licenses must be purchased on or before the deadline date.Applications must be completed and sent in to an FWP office with a postmark on or before the deadline date.