Individuals who are permanently physically disabled and nonambulatory as defined in ARM 12.3.106, may apply for an antelope license. A total of 25 antelope licenses are issued through antelope drawing. These licenses are offered in those antelope hunting districts that have a total quota of 50 or more antelope licenses.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked on or before June 1
Includes one either-sex antelope license, conservation license, and base hunting license. To qualify for this one-time license, the adult must be over 18 years of age and have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
A veteran with certain combat–connected injuries may be entitled to half-priced licenses for deer and antelope. Up to 50 licenses will be issued annually.
Questions? Contact FWP Licensing for details at 406‑444- 2950
Montana law allows terminally ill residents or nonresident youth to receive a free, one-time combination license. This license includes an elk tag, a deer tag, a season of fishing, and an upland game bird license. Youth may also choose individual licenses or permits instead, such as a general elk tag, general deer tag, either-sex antelope tag, elk permit, or deer permit.
To qualify, the youth must be at least 12 years old but under 17 at the time of application and must have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
To use this license, the youth must be accompanied by an adult who holds a valid Montana hunting license or by a licensed Montana outfitter. Hunter education requirements are waived for this license (MCA 87-2-805(4)).
Questions? Call Licensing at 406‑444‑2950
Residents and nonresidents certified as permanently and substantially nonambulatory, as defined by State Law, may apply for a PTHFV. Specific PTHFV field regulations apply. Noncompliance may result in loss of this privilege. The certification is valid for the life of the holder or until changed by the Montana Legislature.
This permit allows a person with a disability to use modified archery tackle that supports the bow, and draws, holds, and releases the string to accommodate the individual's disability. The permit holder must have a companion to assist in aspects of the hunt. The companion may also assist the permit holder by hunting (by the legal use of archery equipment only) a game animal that has been wounded by the permit holder when the hunter with a disability is unable to pursue and kill the wounded animal. Crossbows may not be used during archery season.
Residents only. You must be permanently and substantially disabled to qualify for this license. Applications are available online to print or at FWP offices. These licenses are not available to nonresidents. This license allows disabled Montana residents to obtain a Conservation License for $8. Allows for the purchase of a General Deer, a General Elk, Fishing and Upland Game Bird licenses at half cost.
A Montana resident who is blind can purchase a lifetime fishing license for $10. The application for this license is available from FWP and requires medical certification. A Conservation License is not a prerequisite for this license.