2 January Application Season Begins January 2, 2013By George McQuiston General Information 0 It seems that after the first of each year begins the first “hunting season”. That season where you out in for tags in several western states and “hope” you can go hunting. Idaho has that season as well, but central Idaho where all the big deer, elk, bears and wolves are, still has OTC tags. So try something new this year. Skip the “application” season and do yourself a favor and just go hunting! good luck in the draws! Idaho spring bear hunt application season begins January 15….why you would apply is not known to me but hey… Related Posts 2025 Idaho Trophy Species Application Season It wasn’t just another April Fool’s Day this April 1st. No, it was the official opener of “Trophy Species” application season. You know, the season that comes every year. Time is running out to apply in 2026 season We’re Down to the Short Rows on Idaho’s 2026 Hunt Application Season. A few states have already drawn, but there is still time to participate in Idaho’s 2026 hunt application season. With only 1 week left in “hunt application season”, it’s now or …. I guess not “never” just not again this year. You’ll have to wait until spring of 2027 to participate in “application season”. Half Time for the First Part of Idaho Hunting Application Season It’s half time for the first application draw of the 2026 Idaho hunt application season. Have you applied yet? The good news is that if you haven’t yet, there is still time and the better news is that we don’t have to suffer through some rotten rabbit singing half time songs for us. What Spring Bear Season Means to a Seasoned Wrangler March 20, 2023 is the first day of spring and this means Idaho spring bear season is right around the corner! Let me introduce myself, I'm Kelly Swingruber, my daughter (Tia) and I pack for Wild Idaho Outfitters and Castle Creek Outfitters. I also manage the livestock. Hunting Application Season is in Full Swing It seems like hunting has evolved from planning an outdoor excursion with your family and friends that revolves around a hunting camp full of close friends and family to an exercise in becoming a Vegas odds statistician so you have the best chance at even drawing a tag. Gone are the “good old days” Application Season has Begun! January 22 begins the application period for trophy hunts in Utah. Comment (0) Comments are closed.