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Maximize Your Hunting Opportunities in Montana and Wyoming – Don’t Miss the Point Purchase Deadlines!

Quinntin Lund

| September 17, 2024

Quinntin Lund
September 17, 2024

Species: Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer, Antelope, Shiras Moose, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat

Now is the perfect time to secure valuable points in Montana and Wyoming. In Montana, you have until September 30 to buy bonus points and December 31 for preference points. Wyoming’s modified preference point system gives you until October 31 to purchase points.

Montana’s System Explained

If you’ve shied away from accumulating points in Montana because it seems complex, you’re not alone. But don’t let that stop you—it’s not too complicated. Preference points in Montana are key to drawing quality big game combo and general elk and deer tags. These tags, which allow hunting in any general unit, allocate 75% to those with the highest points (up to three), with the remaining 25% awarded to applicants with 0 points. This setup makes Montana’s general elk and deer tags some of the easiest to draw in the West.

Montana’s bonus points system, applicable for antelope, moose, sheep, mountain goats, and limited-entry/permit area deer and elk units, ups your odds significantly. Each accumulated point is squared, increasing your chance with each entry, a unique and critical feature.

Montana is famous for its trophy Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and thriving mountain goat populations, predominantly in the southwestern regions. Almost all the hunts available to nonresidents offer the potential to harvest a 9″+ billy. If a Shiras moose is on your bucket list, you need to apply in Montana. It provides one of the highest allocations of moose tags in the West. The state’s generous nonresident tag allocation and the quality of game make Montana an excellent choice for point-building.

For nonresident hunters, drawing a general license is your ticket to participating in the special permit-area drawing. However, nonresident applicants who draw the general license and are not successful in drawing a limited-entry permit will still have options. These include turning the general license back to the state for a refund or hunting one of the many general units.

Wyoming’s Valuable Preference Points

In Wyoming, preference points are crucial, with 75% of tags in any area awarded based on points and the remaining 25% distributed randomly. Make sure you purchase points by October 31 for species such as Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, moose, elk, deer, and antelope. In today’s competitive drawing environment, accumulating points is essential for a successful hunt.

If you didn’t put in for the draw this season or still need to start building preference points in Wyoming, now is the time to do so as the October 31st point-only deadline is also approaching quickly. Wyoming offers some of the best elk, deer, and antelope hunting in the country.

The current allocation for sheep and moose tags in Wyoming features a 90% resident to 10% nonresident split, significantly impacting drawing odds. This year, the draw resulted in zero random sheep tags and only one moose tag for nonresidents, highlighting the need for a strategic approach based on your age and preference point tally.

Need Guidance? Contact WTA TAGS

Navigating these systems can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our team of expert TAGS consultants at WTA is ready to assist. Whether you’re starting to acquire points or considering your strategy moving forward, a quick call to 1-800-755-8247 can set you on the right path. Don’t let another season slip by without maximizing your chances for a successful draw in these prime hunting. Let’s talk!

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My Canadian moose hunt was the kind of trip I’ll tell my grandkids about. It’s everything I could have wanted in a moose hunting adventure: miles of unspoiled wilderness in British Columbia, prime moose habitat, and the best guide I’ve ever had. And the best part? Right now, you have a shot to win this world-class hunt for yourself.

Booking this hunt through Worldwide Trophy Adventures made planning easy. Their knowledgeable consultants guided me through each step of the process and helped me create a plan that fit my goals. For me, that meant making the marathon drive from Michigan to Northern BC so I could bring as much meat back with me as possible. It was a long but simple trip across North America, filled with black bear, elk, and mule deer sightings. With WTA’s help, the border crossings went smoothly as well.

The camp was straight out of my boyhood imagination—remote, accessible only by bush plane and boat, and in the middle of tons of fresh sign: wolf, grizzly, and moose. Every day from camp we’d watch groups of mountain goats feeding in the peaks above us and drinking fresh water straight from a stream. The wall tents in the middle of the wilderness were comfortable and the food was fantastic.

The hunt itself was a lesson in patience, as we were early in the season. We set out on day hunts from camp each morning, climbing to higher elevation to glass into the valleys below for rutting trophy bulls. Warm weather kept movement slow initially (though we saw moose all week), but a change in the weather brought with it the action we had been anticipating. The much-needed cold and rainy snap set off the beginning of the rut.

I’ll never forget the moment when a large bull moose emerged in response to our calls. The landscape, the stalk, the shot—epic. A few moments later, I was standing awestruck over a giant bull moose. This was, by all accounts, a successful hunt.

Now it’s your turn. WTA is offering an incredible opportunity to walk in the same footsteps with a sweepstakes for this exact hunt for mature bull moose. It’s one of the best moose hunts in North America, filled with tons of quality animals and a value of $23,500.

You’ll share in the same rustic comforts of our wall tent camp and the camaraderie that comes after the day’s hunt. It’ll be a hunting trip you never forget.

Sweepstakes tickets are $35 and you can buy up to 10 tickets. With each dollar you spend, you earn Bonus Bucks which are valid for one year and can be cashed in on your next WTA adventure or applied to your next TAGS portfolio. But don’t delay. Enter now to secure your sweepstakes tickets before the sweepstakes closes on April 28, 2025.

This isn’t just any hunt—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience in the Canadian wilderness. Get your tickets now.

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A BC Moose Adventure

I knew I was in for something special when I booked a moose hunt in British Columbia with Worldwide Trophy Adventures. I’d heard stories about the vast wilderness and massive Canadian moose up there and I couldn’t wait to hit the trail. Trading the familiar hills of Pike County, Georgia for the untamed Canadian Rockies, I was stepping into a totally different type of hunting with my bow in hand.

Things kicked off with a series of flights that ended in Whitehorse, Yukon. We spent a restful night in Whitehorse and grabbed a bite to eat at the Dirty Northern. Early the next morning, we jumped on a floatplane for the 90-minute flight of a lifetime. Rugged mountains, untouched rivers, and deep blue lakes stretched as far as I could see. Epic. We were at the edge of the world. Landing at base camp, I met my guides, Dawson and Luke. We shared a hearty meal, double-checked our gear, and hit the sack. We’d be trekking to spike camp in the morning.

At dawn, we loaded up the horses and forded a river. It was the start of a grueling 7-hour hike to spike camp. The guides moved like mountain goats while I nursed a two-week-old leg injury from a run-in with a chainsaw back home. It was a constant reminder to take it slow and steady. By the time we reached spike camp, we were deep in moose country.

Our spike camp was bare bones but perfect. A few tents tucked in the trees and a simple campfire setup gave it the nice home-away-from-home feel that many of us hunters love. That first night, we were able to get a bull to respond to our calls. He answered from a ways off but never showed. It was just enough to get our blood pumping for the next few days.

On day two we were up with the sun, fueled by strong coffee and lingering excitement. We spent the day scanning a meadow from a glassing point, hoping to catch a bull cruising for a hot cow. By evening, all we’d seen was a lone cow. We trudged back to camp empty-handed but eager to try new ground the next day.

Early the next morning, a bull with a mid-40″ spread was spotted just over a nearby ridge. As we made our way in his direction, an even bigger bull chased him off. This behemoth, flanked by two cows, was headed our way. Dawson and I quickly set up in a patch of brush, hoping to call him in to bow range.

Dawson’s calling was spot on. The bull turned his massive head our way and started lumbering toward us. When he broke through the trees, my heart nearly stopped. He was enormous. He came within 80 yards but wouldn’t quite close the distance for a bow shot. Knowing the moment was slipping away, I swapped my bow for Dawson’s rifle. I took a deep breath, steadied myself, and slowly squeezed the trigger. The giant was down in seconds.

Walking up to that moose was the definition of humbling. The sheer size of the animal was overwhelming. The bull’s antlers measured 56″ wide with rounded-off points and massive front paddles that screamed “old bull.” Truly a once-in-a-lifetime booner moose. The excitement on Dawson’s and Luke’s faces said it all. This was rare. We spent the next few hours field dressing, capping, and packing out the meat.

That night at spike camp, we gorged ourselves on fresh backstraps over an open fire. We swapped stories and relived the day’s hunt over and over again. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect end to a day in the BC wilderness.

As we trudged back to basecamp, I was struck by the sheer magnitude of what I’d just experienced. The lofty mountains, the separation from the modern world, and the camaraderie with Dawson and Luke, along with that final moment of sweet success, made this moose hunt everything I’d hoped for.

If you’re thinking about a moose hunt, WTA’s setup in British Columbia offers something truly special. The landscape is largely untouched, the game is abundant, and every moment is an adventure. If you’re ready to chase true northern giants, contact WTA’s team and start planning your next big adventure. Trust me, it’ll be a hunt to tell your grandkids about.

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Win this Trophy Moose Hunt in British Columbia

Last September’s Canadian moose hunt was the kind of trip I’ll tell my grandkids about. It’s everything I could have wanted in a moose hunting adventure: miles of unspoiled wilderness in British Columbia, prime moose habitat, and the best guide I’ve ever had.

If you win, you’ll also take home a Gunwerks Magnus MTX Rifle System and a Leupold Mark 5HD scope, coupled with training from the Gunwerks Long Range University Shooting Course to ensure you’re prepared for the challenge.

You’ll share in the same rustic comforts of our wall tent camp and the camaraderie that comes after the day’s hunt. It’ll be a hunting trip you never forget.

This isn’t just any hunt—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience in the Canadian wilderness. Get your tickets now.

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