I don't have regs at hand and have a quick question:

Are Montana archery deer tags over the counter or subject to the draw system?

Thanks.

did you draw a general deer tag? If you did, there is a $10 "archery license" that allows you to hunt the archery season. It can be purchased over the counter or online.

If you didn't draw a general license then you missed out this year.

MT requires bowhunter safety certification for all archery hunters regardless of age or state residency.

Thanks for the info.

Where would a guy get safety certification for archery?

They do not offer that type of certificate in my state that I am aware of.

Quote from FWP website
"A Montana bow and arrow license, plus the proper Montana hunting license, is required if you want to bowhunt during the special archery season. To purchase a bow and arrow license, you must:

Show a certificate of completing the National Bowhunter Education Foundation course from Montana or any other state or province; or
show any prior year's bowhunting/archery stamp, tag, permit, or license from any state or province. If you cannot produce this license, you may sign an affidavit, at any FWP office, stating that you previously purchased such a license. This allows you then to purchase a current year's Montana bow and arrow license.

Note: All bowhunters born after January 1, 1985 must also show proof of completing a hunter education program, see above."

Not sure if you can do any of this online or if it must be in person.