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Western Draw Deadlines
Who is applying?

Draw deadlines · the West · All species. Utah's Sportsman permit drawing (residents only) closes Nov 10, 2026, in 4 days.

Draw deadlines · the West · All species

Closes in 4 days

Utah's Sportsman permit drawing (residents only) closes Nov 10, 2026, in 4 days.

12 windows ahead that states have printed so far.

Next dates not printed yet: California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming. That does not mean no draw is coming.

Arizona: the state's own page would not open for us, so it is not counted here.

Printed and still ahead

  • Utah: Sportsman permit drawing

    Closes in 4 days

    Oct 20 to Nov 10, 2026 · 11 p.m. MST

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Moose, Bison, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat, Bear, Turkey · Residents only

    "Utahns can begin submitting applications for the 2027 sportsman permits on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8 a.m. MDT. Utah residents can apply for permits online, by calling or visiting the nearest Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office or by calling the hunt-drawing helpline at 855-UTDRAWS (855-883-7297). To be included in the permit drawing, you must submit your application by Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11 p.m. MST."
  • Oregon: Point saver for hunters who did not go through the draw

    Closes in 24 days

    Jul 1 to Nov 30, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear · Points only

    "If you do not go through the draw, you can also apply for a point saver for each hunt series July 1 through November 30."
  • Washington: Multi-season tag drawing for deer and elk

    Opens in 25 days

    Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027

    Deer, Elk

    "Applications for 2027 will be available Dec. 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027."
  • Idaho: Nonresident and DAV Draw for general season deer and elk tags, first application period

    Opens in 29 days

    Dec 5 to Dec 15, 2026

    Deer, Elk · Nonresidents only

    "2027 Nonresident Supplement for General Season Deer and Elk | December 5–15, 2026: First application period for the Nonresident and DAV Draw."
  • Alaska: Drawing permit hunts in the 2027-2028 Alaska Drawing Permit Hunt Supplement

    Closes in 39 days

    Nov 1 to Dec 15, 2026 · 5 p.m. AKST

    Moose, Bear, Mountain goat, Elk, Bison, Other

    "The online application period begins November 1 and ends December 15, 2026 at 5 p.m. (AKST)."
  • Utah: Spring limited-entry turkey drawing

    Opens in 39 days

    Dec 15 to Dec 29, 2026 · 11 p.m. MDT · results Jan 7, 2027

    Turkey

    "Limited-entry applications available online Dec. 15, 2026 Application deadline Dec. 29, 2026 Drawing results available Jan. 7, 2027"
  • Idaho: Spring black bear controlled hunt draw

    Opens in 70 days

    Jan 15 to Feb 15, 2027

    Bear

    "Spring Black Bear: January 15 - February 15, 2027"
  • Nevada: Spring Wild Turkey Hunt draw

    Closes in 80 days

    By Jan 25, 2027 · 11 p.m. Pacific Time

    Turkey

    "The Department will accept applications received for the Spring Wild Turkey Hunt draw before 11:00pm Pacific Time on Monday, January 25, 2027."
  • Idaho: Spring turkey controlled hunt draw

    Opens in 87 days

    Feb 1 to Mar 1, 2027 · results Mar 20, 2027

    Turkey

    "2026 & 2027 Spring Controlled Hunts | Spring hunt application period: February 1 - March 1 | Results available by March 20"
  • Nevada: Spring Wild Turkey bonus points only

    Closes in 87 days

    By Feb 1, 2027 · 11 p.m. Pacific Time

    Turkey · Points only

    "Applications for bonus points only will be accepted before 11:00pm Pacific Time on Monday, February 1, 2027."
  • Idaho: Nonresident Tag Draw for general season deer and elk tags, second application period

    Opens in 91 days

    Feb 5 to Feb 15, 2027

    Deer, Elk · Nonresidents only

    "2027 Nonresident Supplement for General Season Deer and Elk | February 5–15, 2027: Second application period, Nonresident Tag Draw only."
  • Idaho: Fall turkey controlled hunt draw

    Opens in 176 days

    May 1 to Jun 5, 2027 · results Jul 10, 2027

    Turkey

    "2026 & 2027 Fall Controlled Hunts | Fall hunt application period: May 1 - June 5 | Results available by July 10"
Last printed dates (49)

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  • Wyoming: Preference points for nonresident elk, deer and antelope

    Date passed

    Jul 1 to Nov 2, 2026

    Elk, Deer, Pronghorn · Nonresidents only · Points only

    "Preference Pt Application Period | Elk - Nonresident | Jan 2 | Feb 2 | May 8 | May 21 | Jul 1 - Nov 2 | Deer | Jan 2 | Jun 1 | Jun 1 | Jun 18 | Jul 1 - Nov 2 | Antelope | Jan 2 | Jun 1 | Jun 1 | Jun 18 | Jul 1 - Nov 2"
  • Wyoming: Preference points for moose and bighorn sheep

    Date passed

    Jul 1 to Nov 2, 2026

    Moose, Bighorn sheep · Points only

    "Preference Pt Application Period | Moose | Jan 2 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | May 21 | Jul 1 - Nov 2 | Bighorn Sheep | Jan 2 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | May 21 | Jul 1 - Nov 2"
  • Idaho: Second controlled hunt draw for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall black bear

    Date passed

    Aug 5 to Aug 15, 2026 · Midnight Mountain Time

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear

    "Idaho Big Game 2026 Seasons & Rules | there will be a second application period from August 5 through Midnight Mountain Time August 15"
  • Colorado: Secondary draw

    Date passed

    Jun 18 to Jun 30, 2026 · 8 p.m. MT · results Jul 7, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear

    "At a Glance | Important Dates: 2026 | Limited Licenses: Secondary Draw | Applications accepted: June 18–30 (8 p.m. MT) | July 7 Draw results posted online"
  • Idaho: Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat second drawing

    Date passed

    Jun 15 to Jun 25, 2026

    Moose, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat

    "2025 & 2026 Seasons & Rules | Second drawing application period: June 15-25."
  • Utah: Antlerless big game drawing

    Date passed

    Jun 9 to Jun 23, 2026 · 11 p.m. MDT · results Jul 8, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Moose, Bighorn sheep

    "The antlerless big game application period runs from June 9–23, 2026. Apply online at utahdraws.com (the new URL starting this year), or call the new draw hotline at 855-883-7297. If you are successful in drawing a permit, you will be notified via email by July 8."
  • Utah: Second chance for big game bonus or preference points

    Date passed

    Jun 9 to Jun 23, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Moose, Bison, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat · Points only

    "The 2026 big game bonus or preference point application period is March 19–April 23. If you miss the deadline, there will be a second opportunity during the June 9–23 antlerless application period to apply for big game bonus or preference points."
  • Idaho: First controlled hunt draw for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall black bear

    Date passed

    May 1 to Jun 5, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear

    "Deer, Elk, Pronghorn and Fall Black Bear: May 1 - June 5, 2026"
  • California: Big Game Drawing for elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep and premium deer tags

    Date passed

    Apr 15 to Jun 2, 2026 · midnight

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bighorn sheep

    "The Big Game Drawing application period begins April 15, 2026. All transactions for Big Game Drawing entries must be completed before midnight on June 2, 2026."
  • Montana: Antelope drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Jun 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Pronghorn

    "Antelope | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is June 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Deer B drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Jun 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Deer

    "Deer B | Drawing (resident and nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is June 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Elk B drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Jun 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Elk

    "Elk B | Drawing (resident and nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is June 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Wyoming: Elk draw for residents

    Date passed

    Jan 2 to Jun 1, 2026 · results Jun 18, 2026

    Elk · Residents only

    "Elk - Resident | Jan 2 | Jun 1 | Jun 1 | Jun 18 | N/A"
  • Wyoming: Deer draw

    Date passed

    Jan 2 to Jun 1, 2026 · results Jun 18, 2026

    Deer

    "Deer | Jan 2 | Jun 1 | Jun 1 | Jun 18 | Jul 1 - Nov 2"
  • Wyoming: Antelope draw

    Date passed

    Jan 2 to Jun 1, 2026 · results Jun 18, 2026

    Pronghorn

    "Antelope | Jan 2 | Jun 1 | Jun 1 | Jun 18 | Jul 1 - Nov 2"
  • Wyoming: Fall turkey draw

    Date passed

    Apr 1 to Jun 1, 2026 · results Jun 18, 2026

    Turkey

    "Fall Turkey | Apr 1 | Jun 1 | Jun 1 | Jun 18 | N/A"
  • Colorado: Fall turkey draw

    Date passed

    May 1 to May 29, 2026 · 8 p.m. MT · results Jun 4, 2026

    Turkey

    "2026 Turkey | Fall & Late Season | May 1 Applications accepted starting this date | May 29 Application & correction deadline, 8 p.m. MT | June 4 Draw results posted online by this date"
  • Washington: Special hunt permit drawing for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and fall turkey

    Date passed

    Apr 20 to May 27, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Mountain goat, Moose, Bighorn sheep, Turkey

    "Beginning April 20, hunters may submit special hunt permit applications for 2026 deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep, and fall turkey seasons. The submission period is open through May 27."
  • Oregon: Controlled hunts for all other big game: buck deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, antlerless deer and Rocky Mountain goat

    Date passed

    By May 15, 2026 · results Jun 12, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat

    "All Other Big Game Tags May 15 Results Available June 12"
  • Oregon: Premium hunts for deer, elk and pronghorn, the L, M and N series

    Date passed

    By May 15, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn

    "Application Deadline Date: May 15. No party applications."
  • Nevada: Big Game Main Draw

    Date passed

    Mar 23 to May 13, 2026 · results May 29, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat, Moose

    "The 2026 Big Game Application calendar dates are below: Non-Resident Guided Main Draw Second Draw First Come First Served Application Period Opens Feb 9 March 23 June 8 Early-Mid July Application Period Deadline Mar 9 May 13 June 15 Until all tags are issued Results Release Date Mar 20 May 29 June 26 N/A"
  • Montana: Moose drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to May 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Moose

    "Moose | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is May 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Bighorn Sheep drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to May 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Bighorn sheep

    "Bighorn Sheep | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is May 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Mountain Goat drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to May 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Mountain goat

    "Mountain Goat | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is May 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Bison drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to May 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Bison

    "Bison | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is May 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Idaho: Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt draw, first application period

    Date passed

    Apr 1 to Apr 30, 2026 · midnight Mountain Time · results Jun 10, 2026

    Moose, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat

    "2025 & 2026 Seasons & Rules | Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat: April 1-30. | Successful applicants will be notified by June 10. | beginning April 1, through midnight Mountain Time April 30"
  • Wyoming: Moose draw

    Date passed

    Jan 2 to Apr 30, 2026 · results May 21, 2026

    Moose

    "Moose | Jan 2 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | May 21 | Jul 1 - Nov 2"
  • Wyoming: Bighorn sheep draw

    Date passed

    Jan 2 to Apr 30, 2026 · results May 21, 2026

    Bighorn sheep

    "Bighorn Sheep | Jan 2 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | May 21 | Jul 1 - Nov 2"
  • Wyoming: Mountain goat draw

    Date passed

    Jan 2 to Apr 30, 2026 · results May 21, 2026

    Mountain goat

    "Mountain Goat | Jan 2 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | May 21 | N/A"
  • Wyoming: Bison draw

    Date passed

    Mar 2 to Apr 30, 2026 · results May 21, 2026

    Bison

    "Bison | Mar 2 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | May 21 | N/A"
  • Utah: Big game drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 19 to Apr 23, 2026 · 11 p.m. MDT · results May 31, 2026

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Moose, Bison, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat

    "The division distributes permits for many big game hunts through a drawing, and the application period is March 19 to April 23, 2026. Apply online at utahdraws.com (the new URL starting this year), or call the new draw hotline at 855-883-7297. If you are successful in drawing a permit, you will be noti- fied via email by May 31."
  • Colorado: Primary limited license draw

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 7, 2026 · 8 p.m. MT

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear, Moose, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat

    "Colorado big-game hunters, this year, the application period opens on March 1, 2026, and closes on April 7 at 8 p.m. Mountain Time."
  • Montana: Deer Permit drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Deer

    "Deer Permit (resident and nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Elk Permits drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Elk

    "Elk Permits (resident and nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Deer Combination, General, for nonresidents

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Deer · Nonresidents only

    "Deer Combination | General (nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Elk Combination, General, for nonresidents

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Elk · Nonresidents only

    "Elk Combination | General (nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Deer Combination, Landowner Sponsored, for nonresidents

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Deer · Nonresidents only

    "Deer Combination | Landowner Sponsored (nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Come Home to Hunt Big Game Combination for nonresidents

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Deer, Elk · Nonresidents only

    "Come Home to Hunt - Big Game Combination (nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Come Home to Hunt Deer Combination for nonresidents

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Deer · Nonresidents only

    "Come Home to Hunt - Deer Combination (nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Come Home to Hunt Elk Combination for nonresidents

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Elk · Nonresidents only

    "Come Home to Hunt - Elk Combination (nonresident) | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • Montana: Nonresident Hound Black Bear drawing

    Date passed

    Mar 1 to Apr 1, 2026 · 11:45 pm MST

    Bear · Nonresidents only

    "Nonresident Hound | Black Bear | Application Dates: Applications open online on March 1, 2026, at 5 am MST. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2026, at 11:45 pm MST."
  • New Mexico: Big game draw licenses

    Date passed

    By Mar 18, 2026 · 5 p.m. MDT

    Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bighorn sheep, Javelina, Other

    "Mar 18, 2026: Deadline to apply for draw licenses for Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, ibex, javelina, pronghorn, oryx and private-land only deer in Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A. Applications must be completed before 5 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)."
  • Nevada: Non-Resident Guided Mule Deer Hunt draw

    Date passed

    Feb 9 to Mar 9, 2026 · results Mar 20, 2026

    Deer · Nonresidents only

    "The 2026 Big Game Application calendar dates are below: Non-Resident Guided Main Draw Second Draw First Come First Served Application Period Opens Feb 9 March 23 June 8 Early-Mid July Application Period Deadline Mar 9 May 13 June 15 Until all tags are issued Results Release Date Mar 20 May 29 June 26 N/A"
  • Utah: Black bear drawing

    Date passed

    Feb 10 to Feb 24, 2026 · 11 p.m. MST · results Mar 5, 2026

    Bear

    "Start applying online Feb. 10, 2026 8:00 a.m. MST Application deadline Feb. 24, 2026 11:00 p.m. MST Drawing results available March 5, 2026"
  • New Mexico: Bear and turkey draw permits

    Date passed

    By Feb 11, 2026 · 5 p.m. MT

    Bear, Turkey

    "Feb 11, 2026: Deadline to apply for Bear and Turkey Draw Permits. Applications must be completed before 5 p.m. Mountain Time (MT)."
  • Oregon: Spring black bear controlled hunts, the 700 series

    Date passed

    By Feb 10, 2026 · results Feb 20, 2026

    Bear

    "Spring Black Bear Feb. 10 Results Available Feb. 20"
  • Colorado: Spring turkey draw

    Date passed

    Jan 2 to Feb 3, 2026 · 8 p.m. MT · results Feb 11, 2026

    Turkey

    "2026 Turkey | Spring Season | Jan. 2 Applications accepted starting this date | Feb. 3 Application & correction deadline, 8 p.m. MT | Feb. 11 Draw results posted online by this date"
  • Wyoming: Elk draw for nonresidents

    Date passed

    Jan 2 to Feb 2, 2026 · results May 21, 2026

    Elk · Nonresidents only

    "Elk - Nonresident | Jan 2 | Feb 2 | May 8 | May 21 | Jul 1 - Nov 2"
  • Wyoming: Spring turkey draw

    Date passed

    Jan 2 to Feb 2, 2026 · results Feb 12, 2026

    Turkey

    "Spring Turkey | Jan 2 | Feb 2 | Feb 2 | Feb 12 | N/A"

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A guide to the dates each state printed, not the regulations. Agencies change dates, and fees, points and eligibility are in the state's own rules, which are the authority.

  • Each state's own dates, quoted
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  • Reminders in your own calendar

By state

Big game draw dates by state

Each state's next printed date, or the last one where the next is not out yet.

StateDrawDates
AlaskaDrawing permit hunts in the 2027-2028 Alaska Drawing Permit Hunt SupplementNov 1 to Dec 15, 2026
CaliforniaBig Game Drawing for elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep and premium deer tagsLast printed: closed Jun 2, 2026
ColoradoSecondary drawLast printed: closed Jun 30, 2026
IdahoNonresident and DAV Draw for general season deer and elk tags, first application periodDec 5 to Dec 15, 2026
MontanaAntelope drawingLast printed: closed Jun 1, 2026
NevadaSpring Wild Turkey Hunt drawBy Jan 25, 2027
New MexicoBig game draw licensesLast printed: closed Mar 18, 2026
OregonPoint saver for hunters who did not go through the drawJul 1 to Nov 30, 2026
UtahSportsman permit drawingOct 20 to Nov 10, 2026
WashingtonMulti-season tag drawing for deer and elkDec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
WyomingPreference points for nonresident elk, deer and antelopeLast printed: closed Nov 2, 2026

Common questions

Draw deadline questions

Of the 11 states we have read, the next printed date is Utah's Sportsman permit drawing, Oct 20 to Nov 10, 2026. It is for residents only. Many states have not printed their next dates yet, so check back through the winter.

Utah's Sportsman permit drawing, Oct 20 to Nov 10, 2026, is the next elk date any state we read has printed. It is for residents only. Other states' elk dates may simply not be out yet.

Each agency prints its next dates on its own schedule, and we only show dates a state has printed. Until it prints the next ones, we show the last ones, marked as passed, so you can see when it ran last time. They are not a promise about next year.

Add to calendar downloads a file your phone or computer calendar opens. Each closing date gets a reminder a week ahead and one the day before. It needs no account and we send no email.

No. It covers when applications open and close. Fees, preference and bonus points, hunter education and hunt codes are in each state's own rules, linked under every date.

Yes. It is free and needs no account.