A controlled hunt is a term used to describe a hunt with a limited number of tags, as
opposed to a general season hunt, which usually involves an unlimited* number of tags. Controlled hunts are often
desirable because of location and/or timing, and success rates are usually higher in controlled hunts than
general season hunts.
* Some general seasons do have a capped number of tags.
- Application Information – including fees, application guide & worksheet
- Drawing Results
- Drawing Odds
- Transfer of Controlled Hunt Tag or Permit
- Leftover Controlled Hunt Tags
- 2015-2016 Landowner Appreciation Program – hunts, info & application [PDF, 900 KB]
Controlled Hunt Application Periods
Tags / Permits | Dates |
---|---|
Spring Bear |
January 15 – February 15 |
Spring Turkey Permit |
February 1 – March 1 |
Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat | April 1 – 30 |
Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Fall Bear, Fall Turkey | May 1 – June 5 |
Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat – *No second draw in 2016 |
June 15 – 25 |
Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Fall Bear – *Second drawing if needed |
August 5 – 15 |
*Any tags remaining after the first drawing will be offered in a second drawing. |
Purchase Licenses, Tags and Permits
- Online
- By phone & credit card: 1-800-554-8685.
- At License Vendors
- At Regional Offices
More Information
- Idaho Residency Requirements
- For information on rules, seasons and dates for particular hunts, please check the current seasons and rules for hunting or fishing.
- 3 Year Licenses
- Understanding Options to Improve Drawing Odds – Video presentation
- 2015 Idaho Hunter Opinion Survey Results
- Bonus Point System – Proposal history
Resident Controlled Hunt Fees
- $ 6.25 * Controlled Hunt Application Fee
Nonrefundable fee to apply for ALL RESIDENT controlled hunts. - $ 166.75 Bighorn Sheep
Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee. - $ 11.50 Black Bear
Adult Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 6.75 Black Bear
Jr./Sr./DAV Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 19.75 Deer
Adult Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 10.75 Deer
Jr./Sr./DAV Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 30.75 Elk
Adult Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 16.50 Elk
Jr./Sr./DAV Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 166.75 Moose
Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee. - $ 166.75 Mountain Goat
Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee. - $ 31.25 Pronghorn Antelope
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 19.75 Turkey
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag and permit fees apply only if drawn. Permit fee is $7.75.
- $ 6.25 * Controlled Hunt Application Fee
Nonresident Controlled Hunt Fees
- $ 14.75 * Controlled Hunt Application Fee
Nonrefundable fee to apply for ALL NONRESIDENT controlled hunts. - $ 2,101.75 Bighorn Sheep
Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee. - $ 186.00 Black Bear * - Adult
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 23.75 Black Bear * - Jr. Mentored
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. Must have a Junior Mentored or Disabled Veteran hunting license. The accompanying adult must have a tag(s) for the same species. - $ 301.75 Deer * - Adult
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 23.75 Deer * - Jr. Mentored
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. Must have a Junior Mentored or Disabled Veteran hunting license. The accompanying adult must have a tag(s) for the same species. The junior mentored deer tags are not valid for bear or mountain lion. Price not valid for leftover nonresident general season deer tags purchased as second tags. - $ 416.75 Elk * - Adult
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 39.75 Elk * - Jr. Mentored
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. Must have a Junior Mentored or Disabled Veteran hunting license. The accompanying adult must have a tag(s) for the same species. Price not valid for leftover nonresident general season elk tags purchased as second tags. - $ 2,101.75 Moose
Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee. - $ 2,101.75 Mountain Goat
Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee. - $ 311.75 Pronghorn Antelope
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn. - $ 80.00 Turkey
Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag and permit fees apply only if drawn. Permit fee is $7.75.
- $ 14.75 * Controlled Hunt Application Fee