Hunters who did not apply in 2026 for a license or permit can now purchase a preference point and/or bonus points. As a reminder, preference points are used for drawing Nonresident Combination Licenses. Preference points move you ahead in line for the drawing. Hunters with the most preference points are drawn before hunters with fewer preference points. However, 25 percent of Nonresident

The Montana COOL Coalition is urging the Senate Ag Committee to reinstate mandatory Country Of Origin Labeling. According to the coalition, the Farm Bill mark up is anticipated to take place between July 13 and Aug. 7. “The U.S. Senate has a genuine opportunity to provide U.S. cattle farmers and ranchers the opportunity to compete in their domestic market and consumers the right to choose