Leftover Tags Go on Sale August 25

Big game controlled hunt permits left over after the second drawing go on sale August 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. More than 600 deer and 500 elk permits remain available after two application periods and computerized drawings. All antelope and controlled black bear hunts were filled, leaving none of those tags. Hunters can check the availability of these tags on the Fish and Game website. Those permits will be sold over the counter on a first-come, first-served basis. The tags may be purchased at license vendors, Fish and Game offices, by telephone at 1-800-554-8685 or on the Internet at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. Phone and Internet purchases require the use of a credit card and a convenience fee is charged by the contractor handling the transaction. Residents May Buy Nonresident Tags Resident and nonresident hunters can begin buying nonresident general season leftover deer and elk tags as a second tag on August 28. These tags are sold at the nonresident prices.