Non-resident over-the-counter tags — hunt this year, no draw required.
OTC license. High deer density. Archery, rifle, and muzzleloader seasons all available.
OTC license. Exceptional whitetail genetics in the agricultural region (Holmes, Coshocton, Tuscarawas counties). Long archery season (Oct 1–Feb). NR license ~$96. Access is key — need private land or …
OTC archery license. One of the top trophy whitetail producers in North America. Pike, Adams, Brown counties (western IL) are legendary. NR archery combo ~$150. Long archery season (Oct–Jan). Deer den…
OTC license. Generous bag limits (up to 10 deer/season). Very long season. NR license ~$100. Coastal plains have big-bodied deer. Verify at georgiawildlife.com.
OTC tag. UP has excellent trophy hunting. NR license expensive but good access.
OTC archery and firearm tags. One of the best whitetail states. CWD zones to consider.
Trophy destination. OTC tag. Western KY has exceptional genetics. Long archery season.
OTC tag. Agricultural zones have exceptional trophy deer. Long archery season.
OTC license. One of the most deer-dense states. Long season. Delta and eastern MS have exceptional genetics. NR license ~$250. Good for spot-and-stalk or stand hunting. Verify at mdwfp.com.
OTC tag for non-residents. NR bear tag ~$171 + ~$15 NR hunting license = ~$186 total. Spring and fall seasons. One of the best black bear states in the west. Verify at idfg.idaho.gov.
OTC spring and fall bear tags. Good populations in Cascades and Olympic Peninsula. Combo well with elk.
Total NR OTC cost: ~$467 (NR bear tag ~$370 + $86 NR small game license + $11 habitat stamp). NR qualifying license is $86 small game + $11 habitat stamp = $97. OTC by unit — some units have quotas th…
OTC RIFLE still available for NR in most general units (2nd and 3rd rifle seasons) — one of the best NR OTC rifle elk deals in the West. Total NR cost ~$935–$977 (tag + license + habitat stamp). Gunni…
GMUs 54, 55, 551 are no longer OTC (moved to draw for 2026). GMUs 11, 12, 13, 23, 24, 131, 211, 231 returned to OTC for 2026. Always confirm against the 2026 CPW Big Game Brochure (page ~40) before buying.
OTC tags go on sale early August 2026. Bull only — antler point restriction applies in most units.
CPW Over-the-Counter Licenses ↗State-wide quota applies — season closes when quota is reached, sometimes mid-season. Check current quota status at wildlife.ca.gov before purchasing. NR tag ~$282 + $16 NR license = ~$298 total. Sier…
OTC license statewide. Best hunting is on private ranches (guides/outfitters). Rio Grande and Hill Country have exceptional genetics. NR license ~$68. Season opens Nov 1. Verify at tpwd.texas.gov.
OTC bear tag for non-residents. NR bear tag ~$139 + ~$16 NR hunting license = ~$155 total. Coastal and Cascade Range populations. Verify at dfw.state.or.us.
Always verify tag availability and regulations at your state's official wildlife agency website.