New Idaho draw system.

[Customweld]

It will be interesting... I'm more curious to see how many tags will be left over in August.

 

[Idaboy]

I would think that with no point system, and the price tag, that it will decrease the amount of apps in the next few yrs....but common sense seems to go outside the window with tag sales so probably the opposite will occur

 

[Beendare]

I would think that with no point system, and the price tag, that it will decrease the amount of apps in the next few yrs....but common sense seems to go outside the window with tag sales so probably the opposite will occur

Yeah, who knows...but my guess after looking at all of the other options- including $19,000 LO tags in the Gila- my bet is a lot of guys will roll the dice with $185 in Idaho.

 

[IDElkmagnet]

Imo With guys needing to buy a license so they can apply for the general quota tags they will definitely apply for the controlled hunts. The non resident odds for a controlled hunt are about to plummet. They need to just be integrated together.

Also the # of guys who live close to the border in surrounding states and come to Idaho to hunt waterfowl/ upland is going to really jump. Guys like to get some use out of a license.

 

[Customweld]

Imo With guys needing to buy a license so they can apply for the general quota tags they will definitely apply for the controlled hunts. The non resident odds for a controlled hunt are about to plummet. They need to just be integrated together.

Also the # of guys who live close to the border in surrounding states and come to Idaho to hunt waterfowl/ upland is going to really jump. Guys like to get some use out of a license.

Both are very good points. Probably going to see more NR's in the Chukar hills. It will be interesting to see how many folks draw a MF or Selway tag on the fifth choice and pick it up.

 

[OkayestHNTR]

I was thinking MF, Lolo, and Selway may not be sold out when 1st round is said and done.

 

[IdahoJoe29]

Yeah, if it had to change, I would have rather they do a complete upfront charge and refund (minus app fee) to the unsuccessfuls, like they do for OIL. The reason I would have rather seen this is that I think it would have resulted in fewer applicants for the April OIL and the June deer-elk-pronghorn draws. However, I don't believe IDFG will ever switch to complete upfront charge for deer and elk. In their media releases, they are really pushing the April and June draws as a benefit of buying a license. It won't affect me since I'm a resident, but I think the number of NR applicants in those draws will skyrocket and NR draw odds will go way down.

I can’t find any specific info about the controlled hunt. If a non resident is successful in the general season draw in December, are they still able to apply for a controlled hunt?

 

[LFC911]

I can’t find any specific info about the controlled hunt. If a non resident is successful in the general season draw in December, are they still able to apply for a controlled hunt?

Yes but you have to turn in your general tag before they send you the controlled tag if you draw. Check out the out of state hunter podcast with Tara Reichert, IDFG License Ops Mgr.

 

[BuckSmasher]

I was thinking MF, Lolo, and Selway may not be sold out when 1st round is said and done.

Those zones have been selling out in recent years also right? Just not day one?

 

[OkayestHNTR]

Yes and on 1st sale, but my suspicion is they are picked up in the frenzy of the day rather than a desire for the unit. Time will tell.

 

[Idaboy]

Yes but you have to turn in your general tag before they send you the controlled tag if you draw. Check out the out of state hunter podcast with Tara Reichert, IDFG License Ops Mgr.

That sounds correct, it's the same process for residents on drawing a controlled hunt (have to exchange). There is also a late summer sale when unclaimed controlled tags go up for grabs

 

[Fullfan]

Apparently, Idaho has a time to enter the draw. Been all over their site, nothing available yet.

 

[Irish Miner]

Just applied here. Smooth and easy process. I already had a license since I spend a good deal of time hunting upland game there.

 

[jjwise97]

Just applied here. Smooth and easy process. I already had a license since I spend a good deal of time hunting upland game there.

Wish I could say the same. The codes they list in the brochure for DAV hunts do not match the description that appears when you enter the code in your application. Waiting to hear back about which is correct.

 

[CB4]

For those that dont know you have to hit the "submit an application" then enter your first choice. Once you do the option to enter up to 5 is available. Horrible interface by IDFG. Not to mention it still says "Controlled Hunt Application" at the top.

 

[pjww805]

For those that dont know you have to hit the "submit an application" then enter your first choice. Once you do the option to enter up to 5 is available. Horrible interface by IDFG. Not to mention it still says "Controlled Hunt Application" at the top.

i kept clicking in and out of it confused. appreciate the tip!

 

[Clark33]

Where are you find the hunt codes for 2026? or do you just put in the 2 digit unit number? Why can't they just make something that makes sense....

EDIT: I found it.. but good lord

 

[IdahoBeav]

Can the license and apps be in the cart on one purchase, or do you have to complete the license purchase first? If it's the latter and you don't already have a 2025 license, make sure that you are buying a 2026 license.

 

[LFC911]

Can the license and apps be in the cart on one purchase, or do you have to complete the license purchase first? If it's the latter and you don't already have a 2025 license, make sure that you are buying a 2026 license.

I think (from listening to the podcasts) you have to buy the 2026 license first and then apply but haven't done it yet myself.