Montana Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Application Strategy

Montana Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Application Strategy

From Drawn West by Drawn West with Brian Krebs

April 30, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

This episode discusses application strategies for hunting moose, sheep, goat, and bison in Montana, including draw odds and point systems.

Did you know there are over-the-counter Bighorn Sheep tags in the lower 48? We dive in to that and more in this episode! Montana runs a squared bonus point system, which means you always have a chance no matter how many points you have — but the odds climb very differently depending on the species. Moose points actually build toward something real. Sheep is closer to a lifetime lottery ticket. Goat and bison sit somewhere in between. Before you decide whether to apply, you need to know which of these is actually worth your time and money. This episode breaks down all four species — what the draw odds look like at every point level for both residents and non-residents, why Montana's tag prices are surprisingly affordable compared to Wyoming, and how to think about whether building points here beats saving up for a guided hunt somewhere else. What we cover: • How Montana's squared bonus point system works — and why you always have a shot even with one point • The only five units offering unlimited bighorn sheep tags, the harvest quota system, and why success rates sit at just 2–7% • Why Montana moose odds actually climb to meaningful percentages — and what that means for your…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Krebs

Topics covered

  • hunting strategy
  • Montana wildlife
  • bighorn sheep
  • moose
  • goat
  • bison
  • application process

Keywords

  • Montana
  • hunting
  • bighorn sheep
  • moose
  • goat
  • bison
  • draw odds
  • bonus point system

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Places: Montana, Yellowstone-corridor

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