Buying your fishing and hunting licenses early this spring is the best way to beat the June 2 rush and avoid delays. FWP’s Automated Licensing System has been online for one year, said Ron Aasheim, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Conservation Education administrator. Aasheim said ALS has made licensing faster and more efficient overall, but delays can occur, especially when the volume of customers buying licenses increases sharply near an application deadline. Aasheim said that in an overwhelming majority of cases the license buying process is smooth, but allowing a little extra time makes the process more relaxed for everyone.