BOISE, ID – All controlled hunt tags that are not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing.
The deadline to purchase controlled hunt tags is Aug. 1 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to see if they drew a controlled hunt tag and to buy it by this deadline. All controlled hunt tags (except unlimited and January hunts) that are not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing. There are no exceptions.
Hunters who applied for controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear, and fall turkey can check their draw status through Fish and Game’s licensing system if they already have an account.
Hunters who already have a general season tag must return the general season tag to a Fish and Game office to exchange for the controlled hunt tag. Exchanges cannot be processed online, and tags mailed to an office must be received on or before Aug. 1.
Those without an online license system account can get step-by-step instructions on the Controlled Hunt Results webpage. Hunter can also check their results and buy tags at Fish and Game offices, at any license vendors, or by calling (800) 554-8685.
