The appropriate documentation must accompany the unused license. The department will review all applicable information in evaluating requests per ARM rule 12.3.402.
- Preference points and bonus points cannot be reinstated due to refund of the licenses.
- Conservation license, base hunting license, and aquatic invasive species prevention passes are non-refundable.
Nonresident Combination Licenses - Any Reason
Nonresident Combination license holders may return their license for a refund for any reason according to the following schedule provided the nonresident certifies that the license was not used. No other licenses than a nonresident combination license qualify for an ‘any reason’ refund.
80% refund - Postmarked on or before August 1 of the license year
50% refund without a bow license - Postmarked after August 1 of the license year, but on or before the general big game hunting season (on or before October 25, 2024)
50% refund with a bow license - Postmarked after August 1 but before opening of archery season (on or before September 6, 2024)
Death/Medical
Medical emergency: License holders may receive a 90% refund in the event that a medical emergency prevents the license holder from using the license.
Death of family member: License holders who experience the death of an immediate family member and are prevented from using their license may receive a 90% refund.
Death of the licensee: will receive a 100% refund of the license.
Deployed Military
A member of the armed forces who forfeited a license or permit issued through a drawing as a result of deployment outside of the United States is guaranteed the same license or permit, without additional fee, upon application in the year of the member's return from deployment or in the first year that the license or permit is made available after the member's return. Please contact Licensing for more information 406-444-2950
Questions?
Please contact FWP Licensing at 406-444-2950
