2026 Idaho Draw

[IdahoBeav]

When Utah made their changes to the application period, I had a guy bitch that he couldn’t apply sooner. Not bitching about the how long it took to get results but that he couldn’t apply sooner.

That was one of those days where you realize that some people are really stupid.

Maybe he was mad that his license was going to expire before the application period?

 

[Azone]

I pulled a second choice whitetail tag. My wife pulled a first choice general tag. Both tags are for the same unit.

 

[SouthernCharm]

I pulled a second choice whitetail tag. My wife pulled a first choice general tag. Both tags are for the same unit.

That’s cool, I got the DAV whitetail. Time to research and decide on the where.

 

[Cwsharer]

Right on! I have hunted there quite a bit, you probably have as well, but if you need any starting places, I'm happy to discuss via DM or over the phone.

That’s awesome thankyou , we have hunted there quite a bit as well but I will look you up if we struggle , thanks again. Usually there every hunting season we have a little place there hit me up if you ever need a hand

 

[CorbLand]

Maybe he was mad that his license was going to expire before the application period?

Possibly but he never said that. Just bitched for 10 minutes about not being able to apply.

 

[Actionsqueak]

What zone did you try for? MT draw is over 50% I think, its a much better draw than ID general anyway. Plus there is CO still.

Shhhh, Montana and Colorado are devoid of elk and chock full of hunters.

 

[Broomd]

Nothing for me.

Need to revert to the old system. I knew how to game the old system! Lol!

Ahh yes, the jig was up...

 

[BigCountry34]

I got my elk but not deer this year. Hope for a second draw deer

 

[bwilken]

Any ideas on when the draw stats will be released?


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[BigCountry34]

I would not be surprised if they wait to release full stats publicly close to next years application. Maybe they will release the total number of applicants earlier.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Possibly but he never said that. Just bitched for 10 minutes about not being able to apply.

I also think it’s stupid they won’t take my money sooner.
January is a down month for me. Then I get busy with activities and usually have poor cell service.
I almost always forget and last min am scrambling to get apps in.
Just open is up and let me buy/apply what I want to.

 

[IdahoBeav]

I would not be surprised if they wait to release full stats publicly close to next years application. Maybe they will release the total number of applicants earlier.

I don't think it'll be that long. They released the 2025 controlled hunt stats well before hunting season last year. However, I don't think they will release the stats before the upcoming second draw next month.

 

[chancey]

No deer or elk tag for me, oh well. Will be interesting to see the draw stats whenever they release them. I figured the zones I applied for would be long shots so will be interested to see what the odds really were.

 

[Actionsqueak]

I swung for the fences in the elk draw and didn't have any luck. Fingers crossed I can pick something up in the second drawing but not holding out hope.

 

[OkayestHNTR]

He was about to have the hunt of his life.

Huntin Fool guys made mention of this… kinda shady on ID

 

[sambo3006]

I drew deer for a unit around Salmon. I haven't been to Salmon before. I plan to enjoy the trip, do some hiking and fishing, and drop the hammer on the first mule deer buck I get the chance at (if I get a chance). I also plan to swing by Elmer Keith's Salmon house.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Huntin Fool guys made mention of this… kinda shady on ID

It's shady to post the regulations in English and offer tags for sale?

 

[Andrew12gauge]

I drew deer for a unit around Salmon. I haven't been to Salmon before. I plan to enjoy the trip, do some hiking and fishing, and drop the hammer on the first mule deer buck I get the chance at (if I get a chance). I also plan to swing by Elmer Keith's Salmon house.

That’s the spirit smash a 120 pound Forky


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[IdahoBeav]

Huntin Fool guys made mention of this… kinda shady on ID

No it’s not. People need to read the fkn game regs. So many guys want to make decisions based on an app, YouTube video, social media, forums, etc., all sources that do not create or enforce the rules.