2022 Hunting Application Deadlines

Increasingly many states are moving from over the counter (OTC) tags to a draw/lottery tag system. This can make planning your next hunt an early and a difficult task. We want to make sure that you never miss a deadline again!  We want to give you the most update date information so check back with us to see if there have been any updates.

**State **Application Deadline **Species **Draw Results **Notes **Iowa January 30

Check back for updates

Iowa has preference points for non-residents.

**Nevada**

January 31

Mid-May

**Wyoming**

January 31

Non-Resident Elk

May 19th

You must submit prior to January 31st but can modify before May 9th.

As of 2019, non-residents do not receive a preference when submitting limited quota applications.

Preference points must be purchase at additional cost July 1st – October 31st.

**Colorado**

February 1

Check back for updates

Preference point is awarded if you are unsuccessful in drawing your first-choice hunt code or if you apply for a preference point hunt code as your first choice.

You can get two preference points each license year for turkey if you submit an application for each season.

Arizona

February 8

Black Bear & Turkey

Mid-March

Bonus Point System to give additional numbers in the draw.

Unsuccessful draw is rewarded with a bonus point.

**New Mexico**

February 9

Black Bear & Turkey

Oregon

February 10

Oregon has preference point system; you receive a point when apply and do not receive your first choice.

You may also bank points as well using the Point Saver Hunt Numbers.

**Idaho February 15

Idaho does not have a point system.

North Dakota

February 16

Check back for updates

Open to North Dakota Residents Only

**Utah February 22

After applying for limited entry permit and you don’t draw you receive a bonus point.

**Washington February 28

Mid-March

As of publishing, this season has been CANCELLED.

Please check back for updates as Wildlife Commission are in ongoing discussions.

If you are from Washington, please reach out to your local Wildlife Commissioner, State Representative, and Governor so your voice maybe heard.

**Wyoming February 28

Moose, Mountian Goat, Sheep

May 5th

The state’s preference points system applies to Sheep & Moose.

You may modify your application before April 15th.

**Utah March 3

Deer Buck, Bull Elk, All Once-in-a-Lifetimes

Mid-May

Bonus point for limited-entry, preference point for deer.

**New Mexico March 16

Antelope, Deer, Elk, Ibex, Javalina, Oryx, Sheep

North Dakota

March

Elk, Moose, Big Horn Sheep

Mid-April

Elk: Only open to North Dakota Residents.

Elk: Non-residents are able to participate in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Raffle. Contact Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for tickets.

Moose: Only open to North Dakota Residents

Moose: Non-residents may participate in the Game Warden Museum moose license raffle. Contact the nearest game warden for raffle tickets.

Big Horn Sheep: Lottery Draw available to Residents & Non Residents

**Montana April 1

Speical Draw for Deer, Elk

Mid-April

Bonus are given with unsuccessful application. Also, you may purchase at the time of application.

Bonus can be purchased from July 1-September 30th if you did not apply for that species.

Special Landowner Preference Point System for Deer & Elk.

South Dakota

April 1

Check back for updates

No bonus or preference point system.

**Colorado April 5

Late April for Goat & Sheep

Late May for Antelope, Deer, Elk, Moose

Preference points for Elk, Deer, Antelope

Bonus points for Sheep, Moose, Goat

**Kansas April 29

White-Tailed/Mule Deer

Application open April 1st, 2022

Preference given for unsuccessful draw and can be purchased.

Non-residents must also apply for Mule Deer Stamp if needed, but not rewarded preference for unsuccessful Mule Deer Stamp.

**Idaho April 30

White-Tailed/Mule Deer

Mid-May

Idaho does not have a point system

**Kentucky April 30

Elk

Kentucky does not have a point system

10% of tags go to Non-Residents

**Maine Moose

Bonus point system

**South Dakota May

Elk, Mountain Goat, Rocky Mountain Sheep

Residents Only

**Washington May

Mid-June

Bonus point system

**New Hampshire Mid-June

Bonus point system

**Montana May 1

Bighorn Sheep, Bison, Goat, Moose

Mid-May

Bonus are given with unsuccessful application. Also, you may purchase at the time of application.

Bonus can be purchased from July 1-September 30th if you did not apply for that species.

**Nevada May 10

All Big Game for first draw

End of May

2022 dates have not been posted yet, check back for updates.

**Oregon May 15

Preference points for Antelope, Deer, & Elk.

**Wyoming May 31

Antelope, Deer, Resident Elk

June 16

The state’s preference points system applies to Antelope & Deer for non-residents.

**Montana June 1

Antelope

Mid-June for Archery

Early August for Firearm

Bonus points are given with unsuccessful application. Also, you may purchase at the time of application.

**California June 2

Mid-June

Draws open April 15th

Tags for elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, and premium deer hunts are issued through the big game drawing.

Modified Preference Point system - You may earn one preference point per year, per species, as follows: Deer – earn one preference point if you apply for the premium deer tag drawing but are not drawn for your first choice premium tag. Elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep – earn one preference point for each species you apply for and was not drawn for the tag.

A Preference Point can be purchase until June 2nd, if you don't apply for a species.

**Idaho June 5

Antelope, Deer, Elk for Controlled Hunt Areas

Late-June

Idaho does not have a point system

**Arizona June 14

Bighorn Sheep, Fall Bison, Deer

**Wyoming June 24

Secondary Leftover Draw for Antelope, Deer, Elk

July 16

No preference points maybe used.

No preference points gain for unsuccessful draw

**Vermont June 30

Applicants must continue to annually submit a moose permit application if they wish to retain their past bonus permits and accumulate subsequent bonus points.

**Montana June 30

General License Alternate List for Deer, Elk

Mid-July

**Iowa June

White-tailed Deer

Iowa has preference points for non-residents

**South Dakota June

White-tailed/Mule Deer

One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful in the draw.

Applicants must choose to purchase preference if unsuccessful at time of application or purchase preference in their licensing profile prior to December 14.

**Nevada June

Archery Antelope & Deer Leftover Draw

Bonus Points can be used.

**Utah June

Antelope, Deer, Elk, Moose (Antlerless) & California Bighorn Sheep (Ewe)

Preference Points for Antelope, Deer, Elk

Bonus Points for Moose & Sheep

**Pennsylvania July 31

**Colorado August 2

All Leftover & Unlimited License become available to general public

These are first come, first serve licenses

No preference points maybe used

**Idaho August 15

Secondary Leftover Draw for Antelope, Deer, Elk

**South Dakota Mid-August

One preference point given for unsuccessful draw.

**Montana September 30

Preference & Bonus Points Only

Preference Points for Deer & Elk

Bonus Points for Antelope, Deer, Elk, Goat, Moose, Sheep

**South Dakota September 30

Bison

Mid-September

One preference point given for unsuccessful draw.

**Arizona September 30

Spring Bison, Javelina, Spring Turkey

**Texas October 31

Loyalty Points (formally preference points) reward those who continue to participate in Draw Hunt program.

Points are accrued at the Category level when the application is submitted so your participation is rewarded before the drawing is held. They continue to accrue until you are drawn.

**Wyoming October 31

Points Only for Antelope, Deer, Elk, Moose, Sheep

**Utah November

2023 Sportsman Statewide Raffle Tags

Residents Only

**Idaho **Opens December 1 2023 Non-Resident Tags for Limited Quota and Capped Tags for Deer, Elk

These tags are first come first serve and available online.

These tags go extremely quick.

**Alaska December 15th for Fall 2023 & Spring 2024

February 2023

Alaska does not ofer a point system.

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