Idaho draw deadlines 2026-27
The next Idaho draw deadline is Feb 15 (black bear, Controlled hunt drawing, first application period).
Dates only. Eligibility, fees, points and hunt codes: Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Read today.
Deer Closed
| Draw or licence | Applications | Deadline | Results | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled hunt drawing, first application period | from May 1, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | early July | Closed deadline passed Jun 5, 2026; results early July |
| Controlled hunt drawing, second application period | from Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | Closed deadline passed Aug 15, 2026; results Aug 25, 2026 |
Black bear Upcoming
| Draw or licence | Applications | Deadline | Results | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled hunt drawing, first application period | from Jan 15, 2027 | Feb 15, 2027 | not stated | Upcoming applications open Jan 15, 2027, deadline Feb 15, 2027 |
| Controlled hunt drawing, first application period | from May 1, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | early July | Closed deadline passed Jun 5, 2026; results early July |
| Controlled hunt drawing, second application period | from Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | Closed deadline passed Aug 15, 2026; results Aug 25, 2026 |
Elk Closed
| Draw or licence | Applications | Deadline | Results | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled hunt drawing, first application period | from May 1, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | early July | Closed deadline passed Jun 5, 2026; results early July |
| Controlled hunt drawing, second application period | from Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | Closed deadline passed Aug 15, 2026; results Aug 25, 2026 |
Pronghorn Closed
| Draw or licence | Applications | Deadline | Results | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled hunt drawing, first application period | from May 1, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | early July | Closed deadline passed Jun 5, 2026; results early July |
| Controlled hunt drawing, second application period | from Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | Closed deadline passed Aug 15, 2026; results Aug 25, 2026 |
Idaho issues limited licences through draws. The table lists each draw's application window and deadline as the Idaho Department of Fish and Game publishes them, with today's status computed from the dates. Result dates the agency gives only as a month are shown as the agency wrote them.
Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, IDFG 2026 Big Game Seasons and Rules, page 1; IDFG 2026 Big Game Seasons and Rules, page 8. Read today.