01 / Season structure
When and how.
Aug 15, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
Sep 20, 2026 to Oct 31, 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.
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.