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Idaho Overhauls Hunting Tag Process for 2026

5/30/2025

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Idaho is set to revamp its hunting tag application process in December 2025. Nonresident hunters will have the chance to apply for 2026 deer and elk tags in early December, with results revealed by January. Additionally, disabled American veterans will have a dedicated drawing, while junior mentored hunters can seek elk tags in capped zones, and lifetime license holders can purchase tags beyond nonresident limits.

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Idaho is set to revamp its hunting tag application process in December 2025. Nonresident hunters will have the chance to apply for 2026 deer and elk tags in early December, with results revealed by January. Additionally, disabled American veterans will have a dedicated drawing, while junior mentored hunters can seek elk tags in capped zones, and lifetime license holders can purchase tags beyond nonresident limits.