Idaho Elk Tags sold out in June

[bearpaw]

How long has it been since they sold out on all non res archery elk tags??  I don't remember this happening before, it was going to be an automatic tag this year if we didn't draw anything in WA.  Not now, that sucks!

All elk tags have been selling out, but it's getting earlier every year again now.

[2MANY]

The state of Idaho is doing a stellar job of marketing their tags.
Sending out an e-mail a day wont keep the non residence away!!!!!!!!

Surrounding states are doing a stellar job of making Idaho look like the promise land. 

And that is pretty sad.
The only promise is tons of non res plates.

[elkrack]

You can thank YouTube for the Idaho hype! Bulls around ever corner 

[dmoua]

Not surprised with the price hike next year.

[bigdub257]

How long has it been since they sold out on all non res archery elk tags??  I don't remember this happening before, it was going to be an automatic tag this year if we didn't draw anything in WA.  Not now, that sucks!

All elk tags have been selling out, but it's getting earlier every year again now.

Can you still buy outfitter elk tags?

[bearpaw]

How long has it been since they sold out on all non res archery elk tags??  I don't remember this happening before, it was going to be an automatic tag this year if we didn't draw anything in WA.  Not now, that sucks!

All elk tags have been selling out, but it's getting earlier every year again now.

Can you still buy outfitter elk tags?

Yes, last time I checked we have about 1800 left until sold out or July 31, whichever comes first, and if any are left they will go on sale to the public on Aug 1.

[bigdub257]

Is there anyway to find out who's got what and how many?  Just start making calls? 

[bearpaw]

Is there anyway to find out who's got what and how many?  Just start making calls?

The outfitter tags are for clients who buy outfitted hunts, the number is based on historic use by outfitters and meant to keep businesses going, guides employed, and income for rural towns that rely on hunter dollars. There are three types of outfitter elk tag pools, the general season tags which are in one big pool for any outfitter to use, the outfitter allocation tags for capped zones which are only for the outfitters licensed in a particular capped zone, and outfitter allocation tags for controlled hunts with a specific outfitter in specific controlled hunt unit.

So if a hunter wants to book a hunt in a general season zone or a capped zone you can contact any outfitter licensed in the zone you want to hunt, if you want to book a hunt with an outfitter in a controlled hunt unit you need to contact a specific outfitter licensed in that unit.

[bearpaw]

Elk Zones (Including capped zones)
You can contact most any outfitter in a zone that you want to hunt.

Elk Controlled Hunts
There is a list of the controlled hunt units and how many outfitter tags for that unit in the regulations. You can get on the state website to see which outfitter to contact for the unit you want to hunt in.

[mp.hunter]

Elk Zones (Including capped zones)
You can contact most any outfitter in a zone that you want to hunt.

Elk Controlled Hunts
There is a list of the controlled hunt units and how many outfitter tags for that unit in the regulations. You can get on the state website to see which outfitter to contact for the unit you want to hunt in.

What about leftover controlled tags in the second draw? Are those still only available to apply for with an outfitter?


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[bearpaw]

Elk Zones (Including capped zones)
You can contact most any outfitter in a zone that you want to hunt.

Elk Controlled Hunts
There is a list of the controlled hunt units and how many outfitter tags for that unit in the regulations. You can get on the state website to see which outfitter to contact for the unit you want to hunt in.

What about leftover controlled tags in the second draw? Are those still only available to apply for with an outfitter?


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I don't think any outfitter controlled hunt tags will be left and I don't think they ever go on sale to the public unless you contract with an outfitter. I get some controlled hunt tags and on a few occasions I have been able to get them for hunters just before season.

[huntnnw]

In August all the unsold outfitter tags go on sale

Those can only be purchased as second tags. Unless there is something new I'm missing.

nope and has been that way for years. You use to have to call and tell them what tag you wanted and they put you on a list and come august depending where you were on that list you got called and asked if you wanted a tag. I was called last year for Elk city. This year has changed and everything will go up Aug 13 online that are left over from the unsold outfitter tags

[dreamingbig]

Not surprised with the price hike next year.

It is not just Idaho.  Montana and Wyoming draws were over subscribed.  Not everyone drew a general tag.


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[Damnimissed]

I’m hoping to be an Idaho resident within the next two years. Then I can piss and moan about all the damn coasties swarming over in droves to hunt my elk.

[7mmfan]

In August all the unsold outfitter tags go on sale

Those can only be purchased as second tags. Unless there is something new I'm missing.

nope and has been that way for years. You use to have to call and tell them what tag you wanted and they put you on a list and come august depending where you were on that list you got called and asked if you wanted a tag. I was called last year for Elk city. This year has changed and everything will go up Aug 13 online that are left over from the unsold outfitter tags

To buy a leftover controlled hunt elk tag, do you already have to have a general non resident elk tag in possession, and then transfer? Or can you buy these even if you missed out on the non res quota earlier on?