Nonresident whitetail tags/second tags could sell out

With whitetail hunting in full swing and reports of good hunting, nonresidents or Idaho hunters interested in a second tag may want to buy soon. On Monday, Nov. 23, 734 white-tailed deer tags remained in the nonresident quota, and all nonresident, regular deer tags have been sold. In recent years, nonresident hunters had the option of waiting until the last minute to buy tags before their hunts. Many nonresident hunters, especially in Northern Idaho, hunt during the Thanksgiving holiday. Fish and Game has had its highest sales of nonresident tags in seven years, and they could sell out by then. A stronger economy has attracted nonresidents back to Idaho, and Idaho has seen improved big game hunting. Sales of resident deer tags also are up this year, but they are not limited by a cap. Idaho hunters can buy nonresident tags as second tags, which have also become popular in recent years. But when the remaining nonresident deer tag quota is sold out, either to nonresidents or as second tags for residents, no more will be available this year. Hunters are also reminded that if they buy a tag online, the tag must be mailed to them, so they should account for delivery time when they buy it. Residents who are interested in buying a nonresident white-tailed deer tag as a second tag can get details at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/second-tag.