Fall turkey permit applications due
Courtesy of Joleen Tadej | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 12 years, 3 months AGO
WESTERN MONTANA — Hunters planning to pursue wild turkeys in parts of western Montana this fall must apply for a special permit by July 26.
Prospective fall turkey hunters interested in these permits may apply by mail using an official application, at a regional office, or online.
Fall turkey hunting is by special permit in five portions of western and southwestern Montana. Other areas have a general license turkey season. For details, check the 2012 upland game bird hunting regulations on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov on the “Hunting” page under “Regulations.”
All turkey permit applicants by mail must use an official FWP application form. Applicants must have a 2012 Conservation License and ALS number and they must pay $5 for the non-refundable drawing fee.
Mail-in applications, which can be found on FWP’s website, must be received by 5 p.m. on July 26. Online applications are available at fwp.mt.gov under “Online Licensing System” and must be completed by 11:45 p.m. on July 26.
Fall turkey permit mail-in applications must be sent to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; License Section; Fall Turkey Drawing; P.O. Box 200701; Helena MT 59620-0701. Successful applicants will be notified by mail and will be required to purchase a valid fall turkey license before hunting.
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Fall turkey permit applications due
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