2026 Legislative Raffle
Raffles are fun, but gambling on the future of Montana’s water, air, and landscapes is not. That’s why investing in a 2026 Montana Futures Raffle ticket is a safe bet!
The 2027 Legislative Session will be here soon, and the Montana Futures Raffle is the main source of funding for MEIC’s lobbying efforts. Supporting MEIC is one of the best ways you can affect Montana’s environmental policies.
Here’s how it works
Thanks to our generous donors from communities across Montana, we have incredible raffle prizes to win. From beautiful artwork to outdoor adventures to high-quality gear — there’s something for everyone!
This year, we’re introducing $250 Golden Tickets, for six premium high-value prizes. With an even smaller ticket pool, your odds of winning will be even higher!
Two ways to play:
- Golden Tickets: $250 each. Pick your favorite from our 6 standout Golden Ticket prizes, and your ticket goes into the drawing for that specific item. See the prizes below.
- Main Raffle Tickets: $100 each. Enter for a chance to win any of the 40+ additional prizes. See all the prizes below.
Montana’s Environment Wins
MEIC has been lobbying for the environment for over half a century. Time after time, whether on energy policy, land use, or other environmental issues, MEIC is the most steadfast voice for strong environmental laws. Your raffle ticket purchase will help give the environment a voice at the session once again.
MEIC will be working on many critical issues such as:
- Expanding clean energy solutions while thwarting proposals to roll them back
- Preventing efforts to increase the use of dirty coal, promoting a healthy future for Montana’s families
- Protecting your constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.
Purchase your ticket below or send cash/check to us at PO Box 1184, Helena, MT 59624.
Unfortunately, raffle ticket purchases are not tax-deductible.
Golden Tickets
$250 each
Enter for a shot at one of the six premium high-value prizes. Unlike the regular raffle, you choose which prize you’re entering to win.
Main Raffle Tickets
$100 each
Enter the drawing for a chance to win any of the 40+ prizes, including beautiful artwork, outdoor adventures, high-quality gear, and more.
Tickets available for purchase until December 31, 2026. The drawing will be held in January 2027 and we will contact you to let you know if you won a prize.
Please note that Golden Ticket purchases will not enter you into the main raffle.
Golden Ticket Prizes
A
Handcrafted Custom-Designed Canoe
Len Kopec, Augusta — Donated and handcrafted by Len. Beautiful 17′ long cedar canoe featuring a customized inlaid mountain scene. $2,500
B
Vintage Hand-Built Fly Fishing Canoe
George and Judith Oberst, Helena — 1966 Spruce and cedar canoe built in the Moosehead region of Maine. This 10′ × 34″, 40 lbs canoe is epoxy-resin fabric covered. Crafted to be stable and agile for flat-water fly-fishing. $2,500
C
Mild Sunshine and Pink Moon
Linda Helding, Missoula — This set includes Mild Sunshine and Pink Moon. Each made with hand-dyed silk and cotton embroidery on linen. $2,400
D
"To the Moon and Back" and "The Tree"
Linda Helding, Missoula — This set includes To the Moon and Back, made with hand-dyed silk on linen, and The Tree, made with repurposed fabric and dyed silk on linen. $2,400
E
"The Creek" and "Escape"
Linda Helding, Missoula — This set includes The Creek (left), featuring feathers and hand-dyed silk on linen, and Escape (right) with repurposed silk sari dyed on linen. $2,050
F
Bronze Wildlife Sculpture Bundle
William Robert Ohrmann (1919-2014), Drummond — Resting Bison & Bugling Bull Elk artist-cast bronze sculptures, on wooden base, each signed and dated by the artist. $3,400
Experiences
Roger Sullivan, Polebridge — Two nights at a solar powered family “basecamp,” 3 miles south of Polebridge MT, across the river from Glacier National Park. One queen bed, one full bed, and sleeping loft. May 15—September 15, reservation required. $500
Sara & Brad Maddock, Helena — Two summer nights at Montana Backcountry Yurts‘ Big Belt Yurt on the ridge of Mt. Baldy in the Big Belt Mountains. $450
Beverly Magley, Helena — Garden party for four overlooking Helena with a gourmet lunch and humorous stories. Hosted by Bev Magley and Tom Parker. Plus a Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $250
Lisa Fairman, Helena — One session of structural and movement integration with Advanced Certified Rolfer, Lisa Fairman. $150
Wilbur Rehmann, Helena — Jazz concert in the Helena-area location of your choice by saxophonist Wilbur Rehmann and Todd Silas on bass and Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $400
Mike Johnston, Missoula — A two-person raft trip with Montana River Guides on the Alberton Gorge or the Blackfoot River. Flexible scheduling from April – September 2027. $158
Two nights at Polebridge “basecamp”
Two night at Big Belt Yurt
Two-person raft trip with Montana River Guides
Outdoor Gear
Patagonia duffel bag from The Trail Head.
Color and size may vary.
Fly-tying vise and Bozeman Fly Supply gift card
Gary Matson, Milltown — Handmade Ruana Hunting Knife (handmade in Bonner, MT by a member of the Ruana family). $450
Missoula Bicycle Works, Missoula — Bicycle tune-up and solvent clean. $150
TWO available to win!
The Trail Head, Missoula — Patagonia duffel bag from The Trail Head and Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $175
The Trail Head, Missoula — Patagonia duffel bag from The Trail Head and Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $175
TWO available to win!
Bedrock Sandals, Missoula — $150 gift certificate and a Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $150
Bedrock Sandals, Missoula — $150 gift certificate and a Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $150
Bozeman Fly Supply, Bozeman — Renzetti Traveler C 2003 Pedestal Base Vise – Right Hand rotary fly-tying vise ($240), plus a $50 gift certificate to the Fly Shop and a Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $290
Art
Brian Christianson Photography — Mount Jumbo Magic – 20×30 framed canvas photograph. $450
Larry Blackwood, Bozeman — Archival pigment ink photograph titled The Adjudicators. The print is 16”x24” and it is matted and framed to 27”x35”. $750.
Jim Barrett, Livingston — Fine art reproduction of an ink/pastel drawing by Jim Barrett, titled Into the Fire. Unframed image, 14″ x 20.75″ and Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $325
Lindy Miller, Helena — 12″ x 16″ oil painting titled August Bees and a Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $275
Gordon Whirry, Great Falls — Original painting of Steamboat Mountain by Gordon Whirry, oil on canvas, 8”x10” and a Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $150
Mike Lee, Helena — 11″ x 17″ print of Women’s Commemorative Mural, Helena 2009 and a Silhouette of Liberia photobook ($59). $335
Anonymous — 19″ x 19″ framed weaving of stylized hearts, made by the local weaving guild, and Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $200
Anonymous — 15″ x 13″ framed 1933 etching of a Gothic cathedral by Léon Rene Pescheret and Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $150
Other Goods
Attila Simpson, Helena — Handmade 5’x5′ quilt and Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD $400
Elaine Snyder, Kalispell — Handmade 9″x7″ x3″ Shoulder Purse from Buckskin Clothier and Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $395
Betty’s Divine, Missoula — $250 gift card to Betty’s Divine and a Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $250
Blackfoot River Brewery, Helena — Insulated growler tote with glass growler and $100 Blackfoot River Brewery gift card and Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $155
Kate McMahon & Bob Horne, Whitefish — Custom Made quilted reversible tailgate apron (winner picks the team), plus $100 gift card to the Huckleberry Patch and a Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $150
Fact & Fiction Books, Missoula + Mike Lee, Helena — New hardcover books from Fact & Fiction Books: Realm of Ice and Sky; Penitence; and Silhouette of Liberia photobook by Mike Lee. $111
Handmade quilt
Buckskin Clothier purse
Blackfoot growler package
Hand-painted gourd
Antique Snowshoes
Navajo rug
Margie Reck, Cameron — 8″ diameter gourd with painted horses and with a rim of horsehair from Margie’s horses, plus Walkin’ Jim Stoltz CD/DVD. $125
Good Food Store, Missoula + Monica Tranell, Missoula — Gift bag of “Made in Montana” items from Good Food Store and a one year subscription to Monica Tranell’s “Montana Connections“ Substack newsletter . $200
Big Dipper Ice Cream + Monica Tranell, Missoula — $100 Big Dipper gift card for any location and a one year subscription to Monica Tranell’s “Montana Connections“ Substack newsletter. $150
Terry Pentilla — Antique Snowshoes wall decor, 13″ x 48″, and Silhouette of Liberia photobook by Mike Lee. $200
Victoria McLane, Bozeman — Two Gray Hills Navajo rug, 38″ x 24″. $300
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P.O. Box 1184, Helena, MT, 59624
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