Idaho
Non-resident hunting — draw tags, OTC options, fees & deadlines
Data last updated: April 2026
Application Deadlines
Species Details
Controlled hunt application closes June 5. Total NR cost ~$855 ($651.75 tag + $185 license + $18 app fee). Note: Idaho moved NR general-season elk tags to a draw system for 2026 — no longer first-come OTC. Source: idfg.idaho.gov
Random lottery draw, no preference points system. Not OTC for non-residents. NR deer tag ~$301 + $15.50 license = ~$317 total. Previous $18 figure was application fee only. Pure lottery — points do not help. Verify at idfg.idaho.gov.
NR moose ~$2,858 (tag + hunting license + app fee). Pure random lottery — no preference points. Apply Apr 1-30. North Idaho and Selway units have good moose. Source: idfg.idaho.gov
NR mountain goat ~$2,673 (tag + hunting license + app fee). Pure random lottery — no preference points. Apply Apr 1-30. Selway-Bitterroot unit is spectacular. Source: idfg.idaho.gov
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.
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