Few tags available this week
Example from last year.
Sale date (10:00 a.m. MDT) | October 6 |
|---|---|
Date to view available tags (10:00 a.m. MDT) | October 4 |
Sale date (10:00 a.m. MDT) | October 20 |
Date to view available tags (10:00 a.m. MDT) | October 18 |
Sale date (10:00 a.m. MDT) | Date to view available tags (10:00 a.m. MDT) |
|---|---|
October 6 | October 4 |
October 20 | October 18 |
This week is another round of returned Idaho general season tags. In 2022, Idaho has already had seven of its nine Returned General Season tag sales. This week is the eighth returned tag sale.
Keep in mind that with the general season opening on October 10, there will be only one more returned sale date, and as you'll see from the list below, tag numbers are getting smaller and smaller.
Remember, now these tags can be picked up as a second tag to both residents and nonresidents. So with this addition, there will be more competition for these returned tags.
These Idaho returned tag sales will continue through the month of October, so there’s still a chance to put a tag in your pocket. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this updated article prior to each sale date, and hope luck is on your side and you get through the system quickly.
Remember: it's always best to do a little research prior to the tag sale date so you know your personal top three or five units you'd be willing to pick up as these will sell out quickly. You can easily jump over to Filtering and GOHUNT Maps to start your research prior to these returned tag sales. Be sure to log in early, grab the tag, and checkout as fast as you can to ensure you get the tag you desire. For more tips, be sure to check out this article here from the original Dec. 1 tag sale date.
If a nonresident does not have a deer or elk tag, then the nonresident may be able to purchase a first tag and possibly a second tag during this sale. The current nonresident limits for uncapped elk zones and all deer units still apply to returned tags purchased by nonresidents.
Nonresident fees:
Residents can purchase a tag from the nonresident quota as a second tag. Nonresident limits for uncapped elk zones and deer units do not apply to nonresident tags purchased by residents, so available deer tags can be used statewide and available elk tags can be purchased for any uncapped elk zone. Residents eligible for the Price Lock discount pay $301.75 for a deer tag, or $416.75 for an elk tag. Residents not eligible for the Price Lock discount pay the same deer and elk tag fees as nonresidents.
Capped Elk Zone Tags: A resident or nonresident can purchase nonresident tags returned from a capped elk zone as long as the cap is not sold out. Only residents can purchase a returned resident capped elk zone tag.
Elk Zones not Eligible for any Second Tags: Elk City
Deer Units not Eligible for any Second Tags: 10, 10A, 12, 16A, 17, 19 and 20.
Online and telesales exchanges will not be available for deer tags beginning August 29, and are not available for elk after the zone has opened. Exchanges are completed in person at IDFG regional offices until the opening date of the tag. Exchanges can not be made at License vendor locations.
Example from last year.
If you log into the Idaho Fish & Game licensing website early, you will be placed in the pre-sale waiting room. Keep your screen open, and I'd suggest not refreshing the screen.
Then at 10:00 a.m., you will then be placed in the virtual queue. Then you will have to wait for your turn before you can jump in to purchase a license. Again, stay on this screen.
All available tags will be listed on Idaho's 2022 returned tag page here. If there are any returned tags, they will be available once a month until September, and then it switches to the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. MT. The list of available tags for that period will be made available two days before the sale opens at 10:00 a.m. Remember, these are available online on a first come, first served basis and they will sell out quickly!
Starting August 4, tags are now available as first or second tags for both residents (residents can purchase from the nonresident quota as their second tag) and nonresidents.
Note: As of Oct. 4, there are no nonresident regular deer tags available as a returned tag
Returned tags are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Individual unit tag counts are a not-to-exceed limit for nonresidents
$351.75 for deer tags
$651.75 for elk tags
Sold-out nonresident capped elk zones
Sold-out nonresident elk tags
Sold-out nonresident deer tags
Sold-out resident capped elk zones
Nonresident outfitter tags for elk and for regular deer
Nonresident outfitter tags for capped elk zones
Resident and nonresident controlled hunts
