drawing application Archives

Apply by June 2 for California’s 2026 Big Game Drawing

June 15, 2026May 24, 2026

California hunters are running out of time to get into one of the state’s biggest annual draws. The deadline to submit applications for California’s 2026 Big Game Drawing is 11:59:59 p.m. on June 2, covering opportunities for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope and desert bighorn sheep. At the same time, hunters can start purchasing their 2026–2027 California hunting licenses, validations, bear tags, and other access passes for the upcoming season.

Wisconsin Opens 2026 Elk Season Applications March 1 with Expanded Quotas, Format Changes

June 15, 2026February 27, 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that the application period for the 2026 elk season opens March 1 and includes new subunit licensing, expanded quotas, and a continuous October–December season. Hunters must choose among specific hunting units or unit groups, with separate bull and antlerless drawings shaping opportunities across both elk management zones.