Draw and tag deadline calendar
2027 dates not yet announced. The dates below are from the 2026 season.
Before booking, see how to check if an outfitter is licensed. Last verified Oct 23, 2026. Each state usually announces next year's dates in winter, so confirm with the linked state source before you apply.
Colorado (CO)
| Draw | Species | Residency | Applications open | Application deadline | Results | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary limited license draw Corrections allowed until deadline; surrender by Jun 1; payment by Jun 12. Qualifying license required. Same dates for residents and nonresidents (nonresident caps apply). | elk, deer | resident, nonresident | Passed, 2027 dates pending | to | Official sourceCoverage (Colorado Outdoors) based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 | |
| Secondary draw No preference points; open to anyone; youth priority; surrender by Jul 9; payment by Jul 21. | elk, deer | resident, nonresident | Passed, 2027 dates pending | Official sourceCoverage (Colorado Outdoors) based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 |
Wyoming (WY)
| Draw | Species | Residency | Applications open | Application deadline | Results | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident elk draw Modify/withdraw through May 8. Preference point only: Jul 1 - Nov 2. WGFD wording: online applications must be submitted "by midnight mountain time (MT) on the deadline date" (https://wgfapps.wyo.gov/elsapplication/docs/ApplicationDatesDeadlinesPrices.htm); 23:59 MT shown as end-of-day equivalent. | elk | nonresident | , by midnight MT on the deadline date Passed, 2027 dates pending | (tentative) | Official sourceMore info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 | |
| Resident elk draw WGFD wording: online applications must be submitted "by midnight mountain time (MT) on the deadline date" (https://wgfapps.wyo.gov/elsapplication/docs/ApplicationDatesDeadlinesPrices.htm); 23:59 MT shown as end-of-day equivalent. | elk | resident | , by midnight MT on the deadline date Passed, 2027 dates pending | (tentative) | Official sourceMore info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 | |
| Deer draw Nonresident deer preference point only: Jul 1 - Nov 2. WGFD wording: online applications must be submitted "by midnight mountain time (MT) on the deadline date" (https://wgfapps.wyo.gov/elsapplication/docs/ApplicationDatesDeadlinesPrices.htm); 23:59 MT shown as end-of-day equivalent. | deer | resident, nonresident | , by midnight MT on the deadline date Passed, 2027 dates pending | (tentative) | Official sourceMore info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 |
Idaho (ID)
| Draw | Species | Residency | Applications open | Application deadline | Results | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled hunt first drawing Valid Idaho hunting license required. Drawn tags must be purchased before Aug 1. Nonresident general-season deer/elk tags are sold separately (see IDFG nonresident supplement). | elk, deer | resident, nonresident | Passed, 2027 dates pending | (posted; IDFG lists 'Early July' as general schedule) | Official sourceMore info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 | |
| Controlled hunt second drawing Leftover tags after second drawing sold first-come Aug 25, 10 a.m. MDT (2026). | elk, deer | resident, nonresident | Passed, 2027 dates pending | (posted) | Official sourceMore info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 |
Montana (MT)
| Draw | Species | Residency | Applications open | Application deadline | Results | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident general combination licenses (big game/elk/deer combo) Nonresident general licenses are by drawing. | elk, deer | nonresident | Passed, 2027 dates pending | Mid-April | Official sourceMore info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 | |
| Special deer and elk permits | elk, deer | resident, nonresident | Passed, 2027 dates pending | Mid-April | Official sourceMore info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 | |
| Deer B and Elk B licenses | elk, deer | resident, nonresident | Passed, 2027 dates pending | Mid-June | Official sourceMore info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 | |
| Surplus list sign-up (deer/elk permits and B licenses) Leftover licenses/permits via surplus list. | elk, deer | resident, nonresident | Passed, 2027 dates pending | Not listed | Official sourceMore info based on 2026 dates, confirm when 2027 announced Last verified 2026-10-23 |
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