I know I have been getting that itch, and starting to see the emails about "application season", wanting to plan what to hunt this year and where.
I will stay in state, Montana, for special permits I will apply for Moose, Mountian Goat, and Bighorn Sheep...Dream and not hold my breath but, like...
So I came across this auction
https://gardnersauction.hibid.com/catalog/614549/february-8th-2025-online-estate-firearm-auction
Some very interesting older firearms and calibers, some I had to google to see what they were
The the first 2 centerfire rifles I bought were 30-30s, an H&R Handi Rifle and a Winchester 94, geez I cant remember the last time I have shot either one of them. I do have some ammo loaded up with LVR and I'd have to look but I think some Speer or Sierra 150's
Looking a some regs from 2019 vs 2024 for Nonresident elk the price went from $905 to $1,048, I have not seen the 2025 regs yet.
They do have a nonresident native for people that were born in montana and still have a resident relative, 2024 price for that is half the nonresident price.