Second Controlled Hunt Drawing Coming Up

The application period for the second deer, elk and pronghorn runs from August 5 to 15. The second drawing will be August 20. Any left over permits will go on sale August 25. Hunters who didn't draw controlled hunt permits in the first round can apply. The application fee is $6.50. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is urging hunters to pick up their controlled hunt permits and tags to avoid the last minute rush of the August 1 deadline. It's too late for people who try to buy their permits and tags after the deadline. But it's not too late to apply for the second controlled hunt drawing for the unclaimed permits. Hunters can pick up permits and tags at any license vender in the state, online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/licenses/, or call 1-800-554-8685. The cost is $7.75 for the controlled hunt permit, plus the cost of the tag. Resident deer tags cost $19.75, elk are $30.75, pronghorn are $31.25, and bear tags are $11.50.