I have been anxiously awaiting the news of another round of special permit drawings to be released later this Summer. I applied for pronghorn antelope earlier this month and my fingers are cramping from being crossed the last few weeks. I almost didn't apply for a tag this year, because I wasn't sure if I was going to be available during Montana's antelope season. But, I figured I would make myself available, IF I draw a tag. But, not everything goes as planned, and sometimes you just can't make it out hunting. It is a busy life we lead, and sometimes your hunting adventures may have to wait until next season. Good news, if you do find yourself in a situation where you can't possibly make time to go hunt, you can donate your license to a deserving vet or active military.

Montana residents and nonresidents can show support for members of the military who have given the ultimate sacrifice by donating their hunting license to a disabled military veteran or disabled active duty service member.

The disabled veteran or active armed forces member who receives the donated hunting license must be working with an organization that uses hunting as part of the rehabilitation process.

While one can’t choose the organization to receive a donated license, the disabled veteran or armed forces member who receives the license must be a Purple Heart recipient and have a 70 percent or greater disability rating.

Each license must be donated or surrendered before the beginning of the hunting season. One cannot repurchase the same license again during the license year.

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