01 / Season structure
When and how.
Sep 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026
Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027
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.
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.
More moving parts, usually because the draw, timing, or season structure requires earlier decisions.
03 / Regulatory record
Read the official material.
These sources establish the hunt record above. They can be updated after our verification date.