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Pick your species and whether you live there. See every big game application window the states have printed so far, soonest first, and put them in your calendar.
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 daysUtah'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 daysOct 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 daysJul 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 daysDec 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 daysDec 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 daysNov 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 daysDec 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 daysJan 15 to Feb 15, 2027
Bear
"Spring Black Bear: January 15 - February 15, 2027"
Nevada: Spring Wild Turkey Hunt draw
Closes in 80 daysBy 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 daysFeb 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 daysBy 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 daysFeb 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 daysMay 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 passedJul 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 passedJul 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 passedAug 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 passedJun 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 passedJun 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 passedJun 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 passedJun 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 passedMay 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 passedApr 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedJan 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 passedJan 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 passedJan 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 passedApr 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 passedMay 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 passedApr 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 passedBy 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 passedBy May 15, 2026
Deer, Elk, Pronghorn
"Application Deadline Date: May 15. No party applications."
Nevada: Big Game Main Draw
Date passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedApr 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 passedJan 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 passedJan 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 passedJan 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedMar 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 passedBy 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 passedFeb 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 passedFeb 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 passedBy 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 passedBy Feb 10, 2026 · results Feb 20, 2026
Bear
"Spring Black Bear Feb. 10 Results Available Feb. 20"
Colorado: Spring turkey draw
Date passedJan 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 passedJan 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 passedJan 2 to Feb 2, 2026 · results Feb 12, 2026
Turkey
"Spring Turkey | Jan 2 | Feb 2 | Feb 2 | Feb 12 | N/A"
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
- Soonest first
- 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.
| State | Draw | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Drawing permit hunts in the 2027-2028 Alaska Drawing Permit Hunt Supplement | Nov 1 to Dec 15, 2026 |
| California | Big Game Drawing for elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep and premium deer tags | Last printed: closed Jun 2, 2026 |
| Colorado | Secondary draw | Last printed: closed Jun 30, 2026 |
| Idaho | Nonresident and DAV Draw for general season deer and elk tags, first application period | Dec 5 to Dec 15, 2026 |
| Montana | Antelope drawing | Last printed: closed Jun 1, 2026 |
| Nevada | Spring Wild Turkey Hunt draw | By Jan 25, 2027 |
| New Mexico | Big game draw licenses | Last printed: closed Mar 18, 2026 |
| Oregon | Point saver for hunters who did not go through the draw | Jul 1 to Nov 30, 2026 |
| Utah | Sportsman permit drawing | Oct 20 to Nov 10, 2026 |
| Washington | Multi-season tag drawing for deer and elk | Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 |
| Wyoming | Preference points for nonresident elk, deer and antelope | Last printed: closed Nov 2, 2026 |
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