Here read it straight from the MT code. In short before August 1 80%, before start of general (rifle) season October 24th 50% refunds.
nonresident combination license holders may receive a license refund according to the following schedule, provided the nonresident certifies that the license was not used:
(i) 80% refund if postmarked on or before August 1 of the license year;
(ii) 50% refund if postmarked after August 1 of the license year, but on or before the general big game hunting season with the following exceptions:
(A) if the license holder is outfitter sponsored and lack of success in drawing a permit eliminates opportunity to use the license, the amount retained by the agency will be $100, provided that the request is postmarked on, or prior to, October 1;
(B) if the license holder is landowner sponsored and lack of success in drawing a permit eliminates opportunity to use the license, the amount retained by the agency will be $50, provided the request is postmarked on, or prior to, October 1;
(iii) no refund will be issued after the opening of the general big game hunting season;
(f) for the purpose of considering refunds, any license ordered by mail shall be considered sold when the department receives a valid application;
(g) the director, or his designee, may authorize exceptions to the refund policy due to extenuating circumstances including but not limited to the following:
(i) declaration of war or police action;
(ii) catastrophic or major natural disaster or man-made event that necessitates the assistance from state or federal emergency management agency.
History:
87-1-301, MCA;
IMP,
87-1-301, MCA;
NEW, 1991 MAR p. 815, Eff. 5/31/91;
AMD, 1993 MAR p. 1330, Eff. 5/14/93;
AMD, 1996 MAR p. 768, Eff. 3/22/96;
AMD, 1999 MAR p. 413, Eff. 3/12/99;
AMD, 2002 MAR p. 1072, Eff. 4/12/02.
