Written by Andrew Gillett
Projected Application Dates & Deadlines
| Species | Date Type | Resident/Nonresident | Taghub Data Access | Elk & Pronghorn | Application Deadline | February 3* | December 29, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw Results | Tags mailed by April 11th | ||
| Deer, Sheep & Bison | Application Deadline | June 2, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Draw Results | TBD | ||
| Dates are subject to change. Please check the regulations. | |||
Important Notes
1. After two seasons following the worst winter in two generations, WGFD is managing recovering herds and making draw, season and tag number changes accordingly. Be sure to read the most recent regulations after they have been approved by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to ensure you have the most accurate data before your hunt begins. It would be easy to accidentally hunt historical dates that have been cut, or harvest animals outside of the antler-point restrictions in some areas.
2. Last year, the Wyoming state legislature increased prices on licenses, including the special-priced licenses for nonresident deer, elk and pronghorn.These price jumps produced interesting results in the drawing odds and it’s expected 2025 will remain rocky with wide swings in drawing odds. Be patient while the odds shake out, and be sure to be conservative with your applications if you are looking to force the draw.
3. General Regions for elk hunters were new in 2024, and will continue into 2025. These tag numbers are subject to change year-to-year now and it will be important to track these changes to make necessary edits to your application if your hunting region is affected by the annual season setting meeting in April.
Good luck in the draws!
About the Author
Andrew is a lifelong Arizonan who has been hunting in the Grand Canyon State for more than 30 years. He has hunted far and wide across the state for every species of big game that Arizona has to offer. He and his wife, Ashley, now live in Mesa where they are raising their three kids one outdoor adventure at a time. Andrew has worked in construction since he was a teenager and now helps with the planning of large industrial construction projects. When he isn’t busy with work, hunting or writing, Andrew enjoys running and hiking on Arizona’s trails.
Preference Points Cost
| Species | Resident/Nonresident | Elk | $13 Resident / $15 Nonresident |
|---|---|
| Deer | |
| Pronghorn | |
| Sheep | |
| Bison | |
| Prices are subject to change. Please check the regulations. | |
Agency Information
| Arizona Game & Fish Department Offices | |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | 602.942.3000 |
| Pinetop | 928.367.4281 |
| Flagstaff | 928.774.5045 |
| Kingman | 928.682.7700 |
| Yuma | 928.342.0091 |
| Tucson | 520.628.5376 |
| Mesa | 408.981.9400 |
| Draw Results: 602.942.3000 | |
| Guides/Outfitters: arizonaguides.org | |
| AZ BLM Office: 602.842.9000 | |
| U.S. Forest Service SW Region: 505.842.3292 | |
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