Is it possible to exchange Idaho NR Elk Tag with Father?

[dydetert]

I got lucky this year and was able to draw a Beaverhead A tag along with my hunting partner (friend). My issue is my father is getting up there in age and has never archery hunted in the West (Wisconsin Residents). I would love to give him my tag if possible, even if it means I have to buy him a tag in a different unit to exchange, never make it there, and use it as expensive bullion.

Has anyone successfully exchanged idaho NR OTC tags? I spoke with IDFG this morning and they said a direct transfer is not possible, only father to son. However, I read a different thread on this site that was talking about exchanging tags. I am not too concerned with having to pay a fee, I am just wondering if anyone has actually successfully gone through the process. Thanks!

 

[Chris in TN]

No clue, but my dad is of the age that I can deeply sympathize with your scenario. I hope you work it out.

 

[BigAntlerGetter]

I think you answered your own question per IDFG, I’d go off of what IDFG says vs all the random guys on a forum who heard from their cousin who had an uncle that had a friend that did it in 1965.


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[Andrew12gauge]

Why not buy him a license and put him into the 2nd draw for the same tag? Then if he doesn’t draw wait for a return tag sale and buy one, if you really want him to hunt this year there will be opportunities to grab him a tag still


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[ez_willie]

Yes. Pm sent

 

[Dark timber]

Why not buy him a license and put him into the 2nd draw for the same tag? Then if he doesn’t draw wait for a return tag sale and buy one, if you really want him to hunt this year there will be opportunities to grab him a tag still


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If he didn’t put in for the first draw, he can’t put in for the 2nd.

 

[Elkangle]

I was told no

 

[Andrew12gauge]

If he didn’t put in for the first draw, he can’t put in for the 2nd.

Sure he can, buy a license and apply, there is absolutely nothing preventing anyone from applying in 2nd draw unless they drew and didn’t purchase


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[Fogalo]

I think you answered your own question per IDFG, I’d go off of what IDFG says vs all the random guys on a forum who heard from their cousin who had an uncle that had a friend that did it in 1965.


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Hey, he saw it on the Internet so it must be true

 

[JREG19]

The father to son echange is for minor children

 

[Bannedinshortorder!]

You're a good son.

 

[NevadaMike]

We physically went to the IDFG office in McCall during 2024 with the same scenario. Even though both parties were there they said no.

 

[sasquatch]

Far too easy to just handle this yourself.

How about you go hunt and your dad just “tags along”


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[NevadaMike]

Far too easy to just handle this yourself.

How about you go hunt and your dad just “tags along”


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Idaho is not the place you want to mess around.

 

[Dark timber]

Sure he can, buy a license and apply, there is absolutely nothing preventing anyone from applying in 2nd draw unless they drew and didn’t purchase


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You’re right. That’s what I was thinking of. Idk how it works, apparently. I’m a resident lol.
It would be kinda silly for him to apply at this point, though, but there’s always controlled hunts, I suppose.

 

[Dioni A]

I know it used to be possible because I've done it with resident limited quota elk tags. Might be different for non-residents. Or it could have been a rule that recently changed.

 

[Elkman17]

You used to be able to do it, I’m not sure how it would work now with the new draw system.

 

[mtnbound]

I got lucky this year and was able to draw a Beaverhead A tag along with my hunting partner (friend). My issue is my father is getting up there in age and has never archery hunted in the West (Wisconsin Residents). I would love to give him my tag if possible, even if it means I have to buy him a tag in a different unit to exchange, never make it there, and use it as expensive bullion.

Has anyone successfully exchanged idaho NR OTC tags? I spoke with IDFG this morning and they said a direct transfer is not possible, only father to son. However, I read a different thread on this site that was talking about exchanging tags. I am not too concerned with having to pay a fee, I am just wondering if anyone has actually successfully gone through the process. Thanks!

The second draw period is open now so have him buy a license and put in for it.

There may be some tags available after the second draw that could be purchased but it will be a crapshoot on which zones will be available if any at all. You can exchange a tag for a different zone but only if a tag is available in the other zone and you do it before season starts.

If nothing else get him a license and a bear and wolf tag and have him come along for an adventure.