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Idaho big game draw deadlines
Idaho has no point system, so every controlled hunt application has the same odds each year. Nonresidents now draw for general-season deer and elk tags in December.
- Agency
- Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG)
- Point system
- No points (random draw)
- Apply
- Official application page
Draw windows
Nonresident general deer and elk tags go through a December draw. Controlled hunts for elk, deer and pronghorn run May 1 to June 5, with a second draw in August.
Watch for
The nonresident general deer/elk draw ran Dec 5-15 last cycle; confirm this year's dates with IDFG.
Idaho deadlines
| Deadline | Species | Draw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026Dates not yet posted by IDFG (last cycle: Dec 5–15) | Deer / Elk | Nonresident general tag drawNonresident only | Confirm with agencyOfficial page: IDFG Deer/Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Deer | Controlled hunt, first draw | OfficialOfficial page: IDFG Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Elk | Controlled hunt, first draw | OfficialOfficial page: IDFG Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Pronghorn | Controlled hunt, first draw | OfficialOfficial page: IDFG Pronghorn |
Deadlines by species
Apply on the official site
IDFG official application page
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.