Deer Tags
Montana Deer Tags
2026
Complete guide to deer tag requirements in Montana — official agency links, resident and nonresident tag fees, antlerless permits, bag limits, and how to purchase your tags. Montana offers deer hunting for both mule deer and whitetail in a district-based system. Combination deer licenses are sold OTC for whitetail in most districts, while mule deer management in some areas limits license numbers. Montana's vast public lands provide exceptional access. The state's diverse habitat ranges from prairie mule deer to timber country whitetail.
Separate Tag Required
Up to 2 Tags (Resident)
Resident Tag: $19
2026 Deer Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Tag Fee
$19
Combination deer/elk license available for residents at a discount
Nonresident Fee
$306
per nonresident deer tag
Max Tags (Resident)
2
deer per season
Tag Required?
Yes
Purchase separately
Antlerless Tags
Resident: $10
Nonresident: $75
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your Montana Deer Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your Montana deer tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
Before buying a deer tag, you must have a valid Montana hunting license. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license for the season. You can purchase online at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Deer Tag(s)
Purchase your deer tag(s) separately from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks online, at a license agent, or at a sporting goods store.
Resident tags are $19 and nonresident tags are $306. Purchase online →
3
Know Your Requirements Before Hunting
Review Montana's current deer hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal deer definitions, antler restrictions (if any), and zone-specific rules. Regulations are available on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website and at license agents. Montana Conservation License required plus Deer License. Hunter education for hunters born after 1/1/1985.
4
Immediately Tag Your Harvest
Upon harvesting a deer, you must immediately fill out your deer tag and attach it to the deer before moving it. Most states require you to notch the month and day, then attach it to a visible location. Keep your license and tags on your person while hunting and during transport.
Requirements
Montana Deer Tag Requirements
Montana Conservation License required plus Deer License. Hunter education for hunters born after 1/1/1985.
Important Notes
Montana-Specific Tag Information
B licenses for antlerless deer or alternative-sex deer available in most districts. Check district-specific quotas.
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (fwp.mt.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and tag requirements directly with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before purchasing.