BIG-GAME HUNTING -- A new law in Montana has made it more difficult to get a guaranteed big-game hunting tag through an outfitter.  But in the state's first permit period, all of the available permits WERE NOT SOLD.

If you want to hunt Montana in 2011 and did not make the March 15 deadline, it is looking like you will still have a chance when the leftover tags become available on a first come first served basis in April.

"We still have hunts availabe contact us if you are interested. This info is from MOGA I will pass on new information as it becomes available.

Jim Mitchell of Montana Hunting & Fishing Adventures in Hamilton passed on this information from the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association.

1. Apparently FWP has undersold the B-10 by around 2,000 licenses.
2. The B-11 have sold out (barely).
3. Paper applications WILL NOT be accepted.
4. Remaining licenses will be sold through on-line application process available in mid April.  I have heard April 15 or April 18.  It will be critical to know the date as the on-line sales will stop once the full measure of the undersell is achieved.