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Hunts/Idaho/Pronghorn

2026 / Specialized opportunity

4046

Pronghorn Controlled Hunt 4046

Sportsman’s Illustrated field note

A short Idaho pronghorn opportunity that rewards early access work and a clear understanding of public and private boundaries.

Regulatory record verified 2026-09-02
Tag pathBig Game Drawing

restricted pronghorn opportunity

Legal animalAntlerless or Antlered Pronghorn Antelope

Check license eligibility

2026 quota30

Tags or permitted hunters

game management units60A-1

60A-1

01 / Season structure

When and how.

Muzzleloading rifleControlled Hunt Muzzleloader / Antlerless or Antlered Pronghorn Antelope / 60A-1

Sep 25, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026

Do not stop at the dates.

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.

Access

A hunt boundary does not establish legal access. Confirm ownership, entry, closures, road conditions, and property-specific rules with the current land manager.

Plan

The 2026 drawing deadline has passed. Use this record to understand the opportunity, then review current drawing statistics and next year's digest before applying.

Complexity

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.

Idaho Department of Fish and Game2026 Big Game Seasons and RulesOpen official source ↗Idaho Department of Fish and GameIdaho Hunt PlannerOpen official source ↗Idaho Department of Fish and Game2026 Hunt Planner opportunity dataOpen official source ↗Idaho Department of Fish and GameIdaho Controlled HuntsOpen official source ↗