Hunt this year — no draw required. Buy a license and go.
TWO systems: (1) OTC general permits — general archery (unlimited quota) AND general rifle/muzzleloader (capped ~15,000 total, first-come-first-served starting July 7–9, 2026). NR OTC ~$849 (includes …
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 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…
OTC archery available in many units. Premium units (GMU 2, 10, 201) require many points.
OTC bear license. One of the largest black bear populations in the US. Good combo hunt with elk/deer.
OTC tag, spring and fall seasons. One of the best black bear states in the west.
OTC bear license. Gila and Lincoln National Forests have excellent bear populations. Spring and fall seasons. NR license ~$155. Verify at wildlife.state.nm.us.
OTC lion tag. Extended season with hound hunting allowed. Southern NM has excellent lion populations. NR license ~$155. Verify at wildlife.state.nm.us.
OTC spring and fall bear tags. Good populations in Cascades and Olympic Peninsula. Combo well with elk.
General OTC B license. Eastern Montana has excellent mule deer with lower pressure.
OTC spring and fall bear. Excellent hunting, good populations. Easiest western bear state.
OTC bear tag available statewide. Over-the-counter license from CDFW. Large black bear population in Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges.
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.
TRUE OTC general season available for NR — archery (Aug 29–Sep 27) and rifle. 5% non-resident cap per unit — buy early, tags sell out. NR OTC tag ~$669 ($659 tag + $10 app). Best OTC units: Sixes, Tio…
OTC general elk license available for NR (~$686 full package). TWO tiers: (1) General OTC — Roosevelt elk west side (3-pt min antler required), Rocky Mountain elk east side (spike-only OTC). Buy onlin…
Good general season options. Some OTC zones. Less pressure than CO/UT.
OTC bear tag. Coastal and Cascade Range populations. Good hunting.
Always verify tag availability and regulations at your state's official wildlife agency website.