2026 Idaho elk & deer draw

[KylerL]

What’s the best way of checking for results on the 2nd draw? I have been checking the website and it still shows “eligible” on all my hunt choices. Will this be the first place they will post results, or will I receive an email first?

 

[ez_willie]

• Second Application Period, Nonresident draw only: February 5 – 15, 2026


• Second Application Period Results Announcement: Early March, 2026

 

[IdahoBeav]

What’s the best way of checking for results on the 2nd draw? I have been checking the website and it still shows “eligible” on all my hunt choices. Will this be the first place they will post results, or will I receive an email first?

The first place with the word will be either IDFG's social media or rapid activity on the other NR draw thread that is on RS.

 

[Fullfan]

You will receive an email with good or bad news, along with the other 23k ppl that applied.

 

[KylerL]

Results are on the website. I didn’t get an elk tag this year unfortunately but I was lucky enough to draw a general deer tag for unit 4

 

[Fullfan]

You will receive an email either way

 

[Leaf Litter]

I also didn't draw a second chance elk tag. See ya in 2027!

 

[Zak406]

Out as well.

 

[NDHUNTER24]

No elk or deer for me.

 

[guylaga]

Nada, figured it was a longshot anyways.

 

[Can’tDraw4Shiz94]

Remember NRs, my buddy from out of state forgot this but there is still the actual controlled hunt draw for the “premium” tags as some states call them. There’s still a chance to draw a good tag.