How DrawFacts works
DrawFacts puts every western big game draw deadline in one free calendar, covering 11 states.
Every date links to the agency
Each deadline comes from the state wildlife agency's own site or news release wherever we can find it. Every row and every page links to the agency's official application page, so you can check it yourself.
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.
What the labels mean
- Official
- Date seen on the agency’s own site or news release.
- Confirm with agency
- Date from a hunting publication, not yet seen on the agency’s site. Confirm with the agency.
2026 dates and 2027 dates
Agencies post next year's dates at different times, often in winter. Until a state posts its 2027 date, we show the 2026 date marked “2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)”. We never show a 2026 date as the 2027 date.
Where an agency hasn't posted dates yet but the draw is coming soon, we show when it's expected and last cycle's dates instead.
“Closes in X days” counts from today's date on your device, and appears only for posted 2027 dates.
Spotted a mistake?
Email m.a_mcbride@yahoo.com with the page and the correct date. We check each report against the agency's site.