Idaho Clarification

[Bergy-Bowsmith]

I need some clarification on Idaho non resident Deer tags.

Long story short I got shafted on 5 other states draws and I already have time allocated for a archery hunt, Idaho has always been on my List just never made it happen being that its a little far from home.

I plan to try to pick up a left over tag when they become available ( I know be logged in and ready cuz they go fast).

But according to idaho fish and game Limited draw applications are due June 5th and are draw Mid July. If i apply for a controlled hunt does that make me Ineligable for a left over general tag? if i draw the limited tag do i have to return the general tag? how does that work as a non resident ? and im assuming i need to purchase my hunting license and archery permit before the left over tags go on sale?

 

[Timberline001]

It’s doesn’t make you ineligible. If you draw you just exchange tags. My grandpas lucked out on 2 great deer tags in the draw as a non resident and we’ve done this twice.

 

[Wymatt22]

Yes you can still put in for the draw. No it doesn’t make you ineligible to try for a returned tag if you don’t draw. Call a Fish and Game office and they will get your questions answers. I personally have had very good and knowledgeable service from the Pocatello office specifically.

 

[voltage]

If i apply for a controlled hunt does that make me Ineligable for a left over general tag?

No. If you are planning to buy a hunting license to get a general tag, it would be a BIG mistake to not apply in the controlled draw.

how does that work as a non resident ?

If you end up with two tags, you effectively exchange them. Technically, you do not draw a tag in the controlled draw. You essentially drew the right to purchase that tag.

and im assuming i need to purchase my hunting license and archery permit before the left over tags go on sale?

No, you can purchase at time of sale. It technically will be a smidge faster to purchase ahead of time (and doing this ahead of time gets you into the controlled draw for pennies as mentioned above).