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Disabled Antelope

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
 

 

Terminal Antelope

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 been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

Combat Disabled

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.
 

Exceptional Youth

Montana law allows terminally ill resident or nonresident youth under 17 years of age to receive a free one-time Deer and Elk License. The youth must be accompanied by a licensed outfitter or an adult who has a license to hunt in Montana. Minimum age and hunter education requirements may be waived for this license.

Questions? Call Licensing at 406‑444‑2950.
 

Permit to Hunt from a Vehicle

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.

Permit to Modify Archery Equipment

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.
 

 

Resident with a Disability Conservation License

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.
 

Resident Lifetime Fishing License for the Blind

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.