01 / Season structure
When and how.
Jul 18, 2026 to Jul 19, 2026
Jul 18, 2026 to Jul 19, 2026
Confirm tag availability, current regulations, boundaries, legal methods, ammunition rules, closures, and access before you act. The agency source and your issued tag control.
02 / Sportsman’s Illustrated notes
What to solve before opening day.
A hunt boundary does not establish legal access. Confirm ownership, entry, closures, road conditions, and property-specific rules with the current land manager.
Confirm apprentice eligibility and the current drawing instructions before making this hunt part of a junior hunter's plan.
A specialized opportunity with eligibility or method rules that deserve careful reading.
03 / Regulatory record
Read the official material.
These sources establish the hunt record above. They can be updated after our verification date.