US state

Idaho (ID)

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Known for Elk

Idaho big-game backdrop

Idaho is known for elk, mule deer, and backcountry mountain hunts.

Generated wildlife art is used as atmosphere only; official tag, season, and unit decisions stay tied to agency data below.

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Opportunities

12

researched nonresident paths

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Nonresident permit and tag opportunities

First-pass official-source research package for nonresident applications, draw/OTC paths, odds, harvest stats, and map linkage. Retrieved 2026-05-13.

12 opportunities

10 mapped

1 approximate

15 sources

Application process

Idaho nonresidents apply through GoOutdoorsIdaho or approved IDFG channels. General nonresident deer and elk tags moved to a draw for 2026; applicants needed a valid Idaho hunting license, selected hunt choices, and were processed by random number with no preference or bonus points. Controlled hunts are also random draws; applicants use complete four-digit hunt numbers from the current rules brochure, may apply as individuals or limited-size groups, and can participate in second drawings or leftover/unclaimed processes if tags remain. Returned sold-out tags and second tags are dynamic first-come opportunities separate from the main draws. Super Hunt is a raffle that does not require a license to enter, though winners must be eligible to buy a valid Idaho hunting license.

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Timezone: Mountain Time / Idaho local time unless IDFG states otherwise

Deer

Nonresident general Regular Deer / White-tailed Deer tag draw

high

draw

nonresident

map: gmu

Hunt codes: 2026 Nonresident General Tags supplemental brochure hunt numbers - PDF parse needed

Units: Idaho GMUs by chosen deer tag/hunt number

Deadlines: kind: text; text: 2026 first application period: Dec. 5-15, 2025 • kind: text; text: 2026 first awarded-tag claim deadline: Jan. 20, 2026

Fees: kind: text; text: Adult nonresident deer tag: $351.75 • kind: text; text: Adult nonresident hunting license: $185.00

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Elk

Nonresident general elk tag draw

high

draw

nonresident

map: gmu

Hunt codes: 2026 Nonresident General Tags supplemental brochure hunt numbers - PDF parse needed

Units: Idaho GMUs and elk zones by chosen hunt number

Deadlines: kind: text; text: 2026 first application period: Dec. 5-15, 2025 • kind: text; text: 2026 first awarded-tag claim deadline: Jan. 20, 2026

Fees: kind: text; text: Adult nonresident elk tag: $651.75 • kind: text; text: Adult nonresident hunting license: $185.00

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Deer, Elk, Pronghorn

Controlled hunts for deer, elk and pronghorn

high

draw

nonresident

map: controlled-hunts-2025-2026

Hunt codes: four-digit controlled hunt numbers from current IDFG controlled hunt tables

Units: Idaho controlled hunt areas and GMUs

Deadlines: kind: text; text: Main application: May 1-Jun. 5 • kind: text; text: Second drawing if tags remain: Aug. 5-15

Fees: kind: text; text: Nonresident controlled hunt application fee: $18.00 • kind: text; text: Valid Idaho hunting license required

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Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat

Trophy species controlled hunts

high

draw

nonresident

map: controlled-hunts-2025-2026

Hunt codes: four-digit trophy controlled hunt numbers from current brochure

Units: Idaho controlled hunt areas and GMUs

Deadlines: kind: text; text: Main application: Apr. 1-30 • kind: text; text: Second drawing if tags remain: Jun. 15-25

Fees: kind: text; text: Nonresident trophy controlled hunt application fee: $45.75 • kind: text; text: Nonresident moose tag: $2,626.75

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Black Bear, Turkey

Bear and turkey controlled hunts

medium

draw

nonresident

map: controlled-hunts-2025-2026

Hunt codes: four-digit controlled hunt numbers from current brochure

Units: Idaho controlled hunt areas and GMUs

Deadlines: kind: text; text: Spring bear: Jan. 15-Feb. 15 • kind: text; text: Spring turkey: Feb. 1-Mar. 1

Fees: kind: text; text: Nonresident controlled hunt application fee: $18.00 • kind: text; text: Nonresident black bear tag: $231.75

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Swan

Swan controlled hunt permit

medium

draw

nonresident

approx map: controlled-hunts-2025-2026

Hunt codes: current swan controlled hunt/permit numbers - brochure parse needed

Units: swan permit areas

Deadlines: kind: text; text: Main application: May 1-Jun. 5 • kind: text; text: Second drawing if tags remain: Aug. 5-15

Fees: kind: text; text: Application/permit fee requires current migratory fee parse

Deer, Elk

Returned sold-out tags

medium

returned

nonresident

map: gmu

Hunt codes: dynamic returned tag inventory

Units: underlying deer unit or elk zone/unit

Deadlines: kind: text; text: Throughout year according to IDFG Returned Tag Sale schedule and live availability

Fees: kind: text; text: Underlying tag fee applies • kind: text; text: Adult nonresident deer context: $351.75

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Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear, Turkey, Swan, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat

Unclaimed / leftover controlled hunt tags

medium

leftover

nonresident

map: controlled-hunts-2025-2026

Hunt codes: dynamic leftover or second-drawing controlled hunt numbers

Units: Idaho controlled hunt areas

Deadlines: kind: text; text: Trophy species second drawing: Jun. 15-25 • kind: text; text: Deer/elk/pronghorn/fall bear/swan second drawing: Aug. 5-15

Fees: kind: text; text: Same application/tag fees as underlying hunt/species

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Deer, Elk

Second deer and elk tags

medium

otc

nonresident

map: gmu

Hunt codes: dynamic second-tag availability

Units: underlying deer unit or elk zone/unit

Deadlines: kind: text; text: Sale dates/times posted by IDFG; page examples use 10 a.m. MDT

Fees: kind: text; text: Adult nonresident deer: $351.75 • kind: text; text: Adult nonresident elk: $651.75

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Elk, Deer, Pronghorn, Moose

Idaho Super Hunt raffle and Super Hunt Combo

high

other

nonresident

map: gmu

Hunt codes: none at entry

Units: statewide legal hunt areas for drawn species

Deadlines: kind: text; text: First drawing deadline: May 31 • kind: text; text: Second drawing deadline: Aug. 10

Fees: kind: text; text: No hunting license needed to enter • kind: text; text: Winner must be eligible to buy valid Idaho hunting license

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Hound-hunted species

Nonresident hound hunter limited permit

medium

draw

nonresident

needs map link

Hunt codes: hunt numbers from Nonresident Hound Hunter page - table parse needed

Units: limited hound permit areas

Deadlines: kind: text; text: Application period: Nov. 15-Dec. 1

Fees: kind: text; text: Successful applicants purchase required hunting license and hound hunter permit; exact permit fee not normalized

Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Wolf, Turkey, Upland Game, Migratory Birds

General non-controlled licenses, quotas and unit opportunities

low

otc

nonresident

map: gmu

Hunt codes: none for general seasons unless species-specific permit applies

Units: GMUs, species zones or migratory areas depending on current brochure

Deadlines: kind: text; text: Purchase/application dates vary by species; controlled deadlines listed separately

Fees: kind: text; text: Nonresident black bear: $231.75 • kind: text; text: Reduced bear/second bear in designated units: $41.75

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Prerequisites

• kind: text; text: Create or use a GoOutdoorsIdaho.com licensing account for applications, results and awarded-tag claiming.
• kind: text; text: Hold a valid Idaho hunting license valid for big game before applying for controlled hunts or the nonresident general deer/elk draw.
• kind: text; text: Adult nonresident hunting license is listed at $185.00 and adult access/depredation fee at $10.00; junior, DAV and combination licenses differ.
• kind: text; text: Nonresident controlled hunt application fee is $18.00 for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear and turkey; $45.75 for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat.
• kind: text; text: Use hunter education and species-specific requirements from current IDFG rules before hunting.
• kind: text; text: Mandatory hunter reports may be required after hunting, even with no harvest.
• kind: text; text: DAV and junior mentored hunters have special license, application and tag rules that should be modeled separately.

Map gaps

• kind: text; text: Parse the 2026 Nonresident General Tags supplemental PDF to map deer/elk draw hunt numbers to GMUs, elk zones, quotas and capped/uncapped indicators.
• kind: text; text: Add or verify an official Idaho elk-zone layer; current available layers only confirm GMUs and controlled hunt areas.
• kind: text; text: Add or verify hound hunter limited permit area boundaries.
• kind: text; text: Add migratory/swan/sandhill crane area layers or map to controlled hunt polygons where official GIS supports it.
• kind: text; text: Normalize controlled hunt hunt-number-to-polygon joins from the 2025-2026 ControlledHunts_All ArcGIS service.

Blockers / follow-up

• kind: text; text: The 2026 Nonresident General Tags supplemental PDF needs parsing for exact deer/elk hunt numbers, units/zones, quotas and DAV capped/uncapped indicators.
• kind: text; text: Current Big Game and Moose/Sheep/Goat brochure tables need parsing for exhaustive controlled-hunt numbers, quotas, season dates and weapon restrictions.
• kind: text; text: Live returned-tag and leftover-controlled inventories are dynamic and should be pulled from IDFG rather than hardcoded.
• kind: text; text: Elk zones, hound hunter permit areas and migratory/swan areas need official GIS/map-layer confirmation beyond the two available ID layers.
• kind: text; text: Full fee-table normalization is still needed for turkey, wolf, mountain lion, upland and migratory permits.

Jeremiah guide notes

Does Idaho have preference or bonus points?

No. IDFG says it does not use points in the reviewed draw processes; nonresident deer/elk and controlled hunts are random drawings.

Do nonresidents need a license before applying?

Yes. IDFG requires a valid Idaho hunting license for controlled hunt applications and for the nonresident general deer/elk draw.

What number do I enter for a controlled hunt?

Enter the complete four-digit controlled hunt number from the current IDFG brochure, not just the unit or area number.

Can groups apply?

Yes, but limits differ: up to four for deer/elk/pronghorn controlled hunts, up to two for turkey, bear, moose, bighorn sheep or mountain goat. Nonresident deer/elk general draw groups are treated as one application and only win if enough tags remain for everyone.

What if I miss the nonresident deer/elk draw?

For 2026, IDFG says additional nonresident general deer/elk opportunities after the draw are through Returned Tag Sales. Second-tag sales may also be available depending on IDFG inventory and rules.

Can a nonresident enter Super Hunt?

Yes. Anyone can enter, and no Idaho hunting license is needed to enter. Winners must be eligible to buy a valid Idaho hunting license before hunting.

Official sources

Idaho Fish and Game

Agency of record for Idaho hunting licenses, tags, rules, odds and harvest statistics.

Go Outdoors Idaho

Online license account, applications, draw-result lookup and awarded-tag claiming.

Nonresident Deer and Elk Tags

2026 nonresident general deer/elk draw process, dates, claim deadlines, group and choice rules, no-point statement, DAV and junior mentored notes.

Controlled Hunt Information

Controlled hunt overview, random drawing context and links for applications, odds, results and leftover tags.

Controlled Hunt Application Information