Written by Rodger Holscher
Projected Application Deadlines
| Species | Date Type | Resident/Non-resident | TagHub Data Access | Deer, Elk & Pronghorn | 1st Draw Application Deadline | June 5th | April 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Draw Results | Early July | ||
| 2nd Draw Application Deadline | August 15th | ||
| 2nd Draw Results | Late August | ||
| Moose, Sheep, Goat | 1st Draw Application Deadline | April 30th | February 20, 2026 |
| 1st Draw Results | Early June | ||
| 2nd Draw Application Deadline | June 25th | ||
| 2nd Draw Results | Late June | ||
| Dates are subject to change. Please check the regulations. | |||
License Costs & Fees
| Species | Resident | Nonresident | Elk | $36.75 | $651.75 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | $24.75 | $351.75 |
| Pronghorn | $36.50 | $342.75 |
| Moose, Sheep or Goat | $199.75 | $2,626.75 |
| Wolf | $13.75 | $31.75 |
| Hunting License | $15.75 | $185.00 |
| Archery or Muzzleloader Permit | $19.50 | $81.75 |
| Controlled Hunt Non-Refundable Fee. Moose/Sheep/Goat | $16.75 | $47.75 |
| Controlled Hunt Non-Refundable Fee. Deer/Elk/Pronghorn | $6.25 | $18.00 |
| Prices are subject to change. Please check the regulations. | ||
Agency Information
| Idaho Department of Fish & Game Offices | |
|---|---|
| State Headquarters | 208.334.3700 |
| Panhandle Region | 208.769.1414 |
| Clearwater Region | 208.799.5010 |
| Southwest Region | 208.465.8465 |
| McCall Region | 208.634.8137 |
| Magic Valley Region | 208.324.4359 |
| Southeast Region | 208.232.4703 |
| Upper Snake Region | 208.525.7290 |
| Salmon Region | 208.756.2271 |
| Guides/Outfitters: 205.342.1438 | ioga.org | |
| ID BLM Office: 208.373.4000 | |
| U.S. Forest Service | |
| Northern Region 1 - 406.329.3439 | Mountain Region 4 - 801.625.5605 |
Important Notes
Important Notes on Statistics
1. Overlapping Hunts | Many of Idaho’s hunts called “Controlled Area Hunts” cover multiple units and parts of units. Check the regs carefully. Descriptions may include things like private land but only in one unit or “within a half-mile of cultivated fields.”
2. Idaho does not break its general season harvest results out by season or by species, so reported harvest results for units with multiple general seasons are exactly the same even when multiple seasons in that unit are for different species. This affects deer, elk and pronghorn.
2. Idaho does not break its general season harvest results out by season or by species, so reported harvest results for units with multiple general seasons are exactly the same even when multiple seasons in that unit are for different species. This affects deer, elk and pronghorn.
About the Author
Rodger enjoys long-range rifle shooting/competitions, handguns, and archery. He has a passion for hunting bears, deer and elk. He is an avid reloader and likes tinkering with rifles, cartridges and bullet performance. Rodger is blessed to have three kids and a loving wife who supports and encourages his love for hunting and shooting. Rodger has been writing the California MRS since 2023. Since then, he has also taken over the Idaho MRS, and he writes blog posts for California/Idaho and other Eastmans articles as needed.
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