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Western big game draw deadlines
Every elk, deer and pronghorn draw deadline across 11 western states, in date order, with a link to each agency's official application page.
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Draw calendar
Sorted by next deadline. Day counts as of . No agency has posted a 2027 date yet. Until one does, a row shows the 2026 date, marked “2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)”. Day counts appear once an agency posts its 2027 date.
Official Date seen on the agency’s own site or news release. Confirm with agency Date from a hunting publication, not yet seen on the agency’s site. Confirm with the agency.
| Deadline | State and species | Draw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026Dates not yet posted by IDFG (last cycle: Dec 5–15) | IdahoDeer / Elk | Nonresident general tag drawNonresident only | Confirm with agencyOfficial page: IDFG Deer/Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | WyomingElk | Initial drawNonresident onlyCloses Midnight MT | OfficialOfficial page: WGFD Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | ArizonaElk | Spring draw (elk/pronghorn)Closes 11:59 pm AZ | OfficialOfficial page: AZGFD Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | ArizonaPronghorn | Spring draw (elk/pronghorn)Closes 11:59 pm AZ | OfficialOfficial page: AZGFD Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | NevadaDeer | NR guided mule deer drawNonresident onlyCloses 11:00 pm PT | Confirm with agencyOfficial page: NDOW Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | New MexicoDeer | Big game drawCloses 5:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: NMDGF Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | New MexicoElk | Big game drawCloses 5:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: NMDGF Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | New MexicoPronghorn | Big game drawCloses 5:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: NMDGF Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | MontanaDeer | Permits + NR combo licensesCloses 11:45 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: FWP Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | MontanaElk | Permits + NR combo licensesCloses 11:45 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: FWP Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | ColoradoDeer | Primary drawCloses 8:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: CPW Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | ColoradoElk | Primary drawCloses 8:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: CPW Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | ColoradoPronghorn | Primary drawCloses 8:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: CPW Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | UtahDeer | Big game draw (bucks/bulls/OIAL)Closes 11:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: UDWR Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | UtahElk | Big game draw (bucks/bulls/OIAL)Closes 11:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: UDWR Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | UtahPronghorn | Big game draw (bucks/bulls/OIAL)Closes 11:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: UDWR Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | NevadaDeer | Main drawCloses 11:00 pm PT | OfficialOfficial page: NDOW Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | NevadaElk | Main drawCloses 11:00 pm PT | OfficialOfficial page: NDOW Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | NevadaPronghorn | Main drawCloses 11:00 pm PT | OfficialOfficial page: NDOW Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | OregonDeer | Controlled huntsCloses 11:59 pm PT | OfficialOfficial page: ODFW Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | OregonElk | Controlled huntsCloses 11:59 pm PT | OfficialOfficial page: ODFW Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | OregonPronghorn | Controlled huntsCloses 11:59 pm PT | OfficialOfficial page: ODFW Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | WashingtonDeer | Special hunt permitsCloses Midnight | Confirm with agencyOfficial page: WDFW Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | WashingtonElk | Special hunt permitsCloses Midnight | Confirm with agencyOfficial page: WDFW Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | MontanaPronghorn | Antelope licenses/permitsCloses 11:45 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: FWP Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | WyomingDeer | Initial drawCloses Midnight MT | OfficialOfficial page: WGFD Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | WyomingElk | Initial drawResident onlyCloses Midnight MT | OfficialOfficial page: WGFD Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | WyomingPronghorn | Initial drawCloses Midnight MT | OfficialOfficial page: WGFD Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | ArizonaDeer | Fall draw (deer/sheep/bison)Closes 11:59 pm AZ | Confirm with agencyOfficial page: AZGFD Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | CaliforniaDeer | Big game drawing (premium/X zones)Closes Midnight | OfficialOfficial page: CDFW Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | CaliforniaElk | Big game drawingCloses Midnight | OfficialOfficial page: CDFW Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | CaliforniaPronghorn | Big game drawingCloses Midnight | OfficialOfficial page: CDFW Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | IdahoDeer | Controlled hunt, first draw | OfficialOfficial page: IDFG Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | IdahoElk | Controlled hunt, first draw | OfficialOfficial page: IDFG Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | IdahoPronghorn | Controlled hunt, first draw | OfficialOfficial page: IDFG Pronghorn |
Browse by state
- ArizonaElk, Deer, Pronghorn
- CaliforniaElk, Deer, Pronghorn
- ColoradoElk, Deer, Pronghorn
- IdahoElk, Deer, Pronghorn
- MontanaElk, Deer, Pronghorn
- NevadaElk, Deer, Pronghorn
- New MexicoElk, Deer, Pronghorn
- OregonElk, Deer, Pronghorn
- UtahElk, Deer, Pronghorn
- WashingtonElk, Deer
- WyomingElk, Deer, Pronghorn
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.