Idaho

Starting in 2026, non-residents seeking elk and deer licenses in Idaho will need to enter a drawing to obtain a tag, replacing the previous first-come, first-served system. This change aims to address the high demand and fairness issues faced by out-of-state hunters, who previously waited in long lines to purchase tags. Non-residents must also pay a non-refundable $200 general hunting license fee, which allows participation in other hunting activities if they do not secure an elk or deer tag.

Starting in 2026, non-residents seeking elk and deer licenses in Idaho will need to enter a drawing to obtain a tag, replacing the previous first-come, first-served system. This change aims to address the high demand and fairness issues faced by out-of-state hunters, who previously waited in long lines to purchase tags. Non-residents must also pay a non-refundable $200 general hunting license fee, which allows participation in other hunting activities if they do not secure an elk or deer tag.

Starting in 2026, non-residents seeking elk and deer licenses in Idaho will need to enter a drawing to obtain a tag, replacing the previous first-come, first-served system. This change aims to address the high demand and fairness issues faced by out-of-state hunters, who previously waited in long lines to purchase tags. Non-residents must also pay a non-refundable $200 general hunting license fee, which allows participation in other hunting activities if they do not secure an elk or deer tag.