2026 Idaho Draw

[Grundy53]

Drew deer and elk

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[MTbowhunter36]

Received the unsuccessful deer email at 2:30, holding out hope I'd draw elk. Well, at 5:35 i received the email that I didn't draw elk either!

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[Sanchez]

Success for elk in 10A and whitetail for the same area.

 

[dollarshort]

Our group was unsuccessful in both Elk and Deer. We are hoping we can still make it out there to chase something with our licenses.


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[Conroy]

Unsuccessful for deer

 

[ReaptheHeat]

Did not draw any regular or DAV tags... lol

0/4

 

[a_millward]

Pioneer B first and only choice for elk! , no deer tag .

Nice, I'm glad someone drew!

Did you intentionally put in for B? I had a buddy accidentally buy the B tag a couple of years ago not realizing that its a November cow only hunt

Elk B Tag - Pioneer Zone <br/><small>2025 Season</small> (2025) | Idaho Hunt Planner

The Idaho Hunt Planner provides all information the hunter needs for a successful Idaho hunt: regulations, seasons, drawing odds, harvest statistics, and hunt boundaries in one location.

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[spacemonkey]

My party of three did not draw either of our elk choices.

We drew a deer tag for one of the units that was in my first choice elk zone, but don't think I will purchase the permit. Just liked the idea of having two tags in my pocket.

Also curious if anyone drew an elk tag with third or fourth choice

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[whoop]

4 of us put in separately for deer and all were successful. should be a hoot!

 

[Coastal_hunter]

no deer tag for me. first time in 13 years I most likely wont be hunting deer in Idaho. Sucks!!!

 

[Lofty]

Drew first choice deer tag in 16, probably get a bear tag as well! Will be my first time in Idaho!

 

[The_Crab_Slayer]

Apparently I didn’t submit an application. Which is crazy because I fully remember figuring out what to put in for. Guess I truly donated to Idaho this year haha

Some how I managed to do the same.

 

[ReaptheHeat]

Drew deer and elk

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[Clark33]

Man just think how much money IDFG made this year. In years past you would just buy the license and tag at the same time, if they were sold out you'd just hope to get a better spot in line next year.

This year they got tens of thousands of people to front $200 with out the chance to hunt. Should be good for their budget

 

[steelheadmike]

Man just think how much money IDFG made this year. In years past you would just buy the license and tag at the same time, if they were sold out you'd just hope to get a better spot in line next year.

This year they got tens of thousands of people to front $200 with out the chance to hunt. Should be good for their budget

Yup. Financially, it was a no-brainer for them to go this system.

 

[steelheadmike]

I’m really interested in the stats after this draw to see how many people applied compared to the tags available.

As a resident, I have no skin in this game but I was 100% for the draw system.

That being said, the unintended consequence of this is that the NR draw odds in the controlled hunts are going to be much much much worse this year now that there are all these tag-less people with a license that are going to out in for that draw. Good luck to you if you are going for a CH in Idaho this year.

 

[Coastal_hunter]

How will the return tag sale go after the controlled hunt draw? I would assume it would be back to the original way since residents can buy a second tag as well. first come first serve?

 

[Customweld]

How will the return tag sale go after the controlled hunt draw? I would assume it would be back to the original way since residents can buy a second tag as well. first come first serve?

The second tag option for residents don't usually start until early August. I would imagine it will be pretty similar to years prior.

 

[Coastal_hunter]

The second tag option for residents don't usually start until early August. I would imagine it will be pretty similar to years prior.

I hope so, i know how to win when it comes to that system haha

 

[OregonSteeler]

Didn't read this entire thread but the new NR draw may be good for ungulates. I bet you're going to see an influx of bear hunters since they now all have a hunting licence.