Didn't draw a tag in Idaho's First Controlled Hunt drawing? You have another chance!

For Idaho's 2025 Second Controlled Hunt drawing, there are 3,019 unclaimed controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, antelope, and fall bear available.

Applications are now being accepted for Idaho's 2025 Second Controlled Hunt drawing. The application period is August 5 to 15. You can apply for tags online here. Draw results will be posted by August 26, and any remaining tags will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis on that date at 10 a.m. MDT.

2025 Second Controlled hunt tag counts by species:

To apply for a controlled hunt in this drawing, you will need a valid 2025 Idaho hunting license. You can apply at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, on the Fish and Game mobile app, or with a credit card online here.

You can only apply for one species on your application, so you can't apply for elk as choice one and deer as choice two.

Any hunter who drew a controlled big game hunt tag in Idaho had until August 1 to buy it, and those that aren't purchased will be available in this second drawing. Also, any tags that were not applied for in the first drawing are now available in the Second Controlled Hunt drawing.

If you already have a general season tag and you draw a controlled hunt for the same species, you'll have the option to keep the general season tag, or turn it back and accept the controlled hunt. Controlled hunt tags cannot be used as second tags.

How to apply for Idaho's Second Controlled Hunt drawing

Applying for Idaho's Second Controlled Hunt drawing is very simple. First, you'll need to log in to Idaho Fish and Game's licensing website.

Once you're logged in, click on the "Controlled Hunt / Big Game Applications" section at the top of the screen.

Next, you'll need to enter your hunt code number (this is not the unit number but rather the hunt code which is typically a four-digit code). Once you've entered in the hunt code, click "Next."

This next screen is where you can enter any party applicants. If entering a party application, be sure to drop in their license number or Sportsman ID. If you're not entering any party applicants, select the first number for "1" applicant and click next.

Step three will allow you to review your application. If everything looks good, click "Very And Checkout."

Now, you can review your application and see the fees associated with applying. The cost to apply for a controlled hunt is $18.00 plus some other fees for a total of $22.66. Click on "Checkout Now" to be taken to the last screen where you'll enter your credit card information.

Researching these hunts on Insider

Figuring out what hunts/units you want to apply for in this drawing is very simple using our Insider research platform. Mainly Filtering and Unit Profiles.

Don't forget that on the GOHUNT mobile app, you have access to our Research section with both Filtering and Unit Profiles directly on the mobile app. So you can easily research these hunts in the palm of your hand.

Researching these hunts on Insider is super easy. From the table of Second Controlled Hunt tag lists, find the hunt code and unit in the table you're interested in researching. Then cross-reference that hunt code on Idaho's regulation booklet to make sure it's the tag you might want, then grab the unit number and open up Filtering on the web or mobile app, and then dive into the Unit Profile to research that unit.

Important Dates to Remember

Available tags in the 2025 Idaho Second Controlled Hunt Drawing

Be sure to check out the regulations and Unit Profiles for more detailed information on these tags.

Tag counts as of August 4, 2025, at 6:30 pm MT.

This article has been updated with current 2025 information.