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. 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. Application Season Part 2 It’s Round 2 of applying for your 2021 hunting trips to Idaho. By now you know if you drew a once in a lifetime tag, or tags in many other states, but Idaho is just now applying for elk, deer, antelope, fall bear and fall turkey tags for the 2021 season. If you have been unlucky so far in the other states, you may want to try Idaho since our OTC (over the counter tags) sold out in record time, it appears your only choice this year is to apply for a draw hunt or book with an outfitter who may still have some guaranteed elk and deer tags left. Antelope is always draw in most states I believe. Comment (0) Comments are closed.