2026 Western Big Game Draw Results — Every State, Every Deadline
Draw results season runs from February through early July depending on where you applied. Instead of checking ten different state websites every week, bookmark this page. Everything you need — when each state posts, where to check, and what to do next — is right here.
When Each State Posts Results
Every state runs on its own timeline, and some split results by species. Here's the full picture for 2026.
Alaska Big Game Results
Mid-February. Check results at Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Arizona Big Game Draw Results
February 23rd. Arizona Game and Fish draw results. We covered the full Arizona elk and antelope strategy earlier this year — [2026 Arizona Elk and Antelope Application Guide].
Colorado Big Game Draw Results
Sheep and goat land in mid-April, around the 16th based on last year. Moose, deer, elk, antelope, and bear all follow in late May, typically spread across a few days from May 27th - May 30th. Colorado Parks and Wildlife big game page.
Montana Big Game Draw Results
Deer and elk results post mid-April. Moose, sheep, goat, and bison come in mid-May. Antelope and antlerless tags land in mid-June.
If you want to understand how Montana's draw system works before you check, start here — [How the Montana Big Game Draw Works].
New Mexico Big Game Draw Results
April 22nd.
One of the most-searched results dates every year. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Full unit breakdown in our [2026 New Mexico Application Strategy guide].
Nevada Big Game Draw Results
May 29th. Nevada licensing portal.
Utah Big Game Draw Results
May 31st for general big game. Bear results posted back in March. Utah DWR.
All four of our 2026 Utah guides are linked below.
[Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Breakdown]
Wyoming Big Game Draw Results
Nonresident elk, and sheep, goat, moose, and bison all post May 21st.
Resident elk, deer, and antelope post June 18th.
Wyoming Game and Fish draw results.
Our [2026 Wyoming Nonresident Elk Application guide] walks through what to expect if you drew.
Oregon Big Game Draw Results
June 12th. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife controlled hunt page.
Washington
Mid-June, typically around the 10th based on last year. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Idaho
Moose, sheep, and goats post early June. Elk, deer, and antelope follow in early July. Idaho Fish and Game draw results.
Idaho recently changed how their draw works — [Idaho's Shift from OTC to Draw] has the full breakdown.
California
June 15th. California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
What to Do With Your Results
Whether you drew or you didn't, the next step is the same — have a plan.
If you drew, the planning phase starts now. [How to Plan an Elk Hunt for $1500] is the right starting point if this is your first tag in the West. If you're past that stage, the [Elk Hunting Gear List — What You Actually Need] and [Clothing System for Any Hunt] are worth listening before summer scouting kicks off.
If you didn't draw, there are more options than most hunters realize. We're running a full backup plan and OTC series on the podcast this summer — covering which states still have over-the-counter options and how to build a strategy that keeps you hunting every fall regardless of draw results. Subscribe to the podcast and join the Draw West Newsletter below so you don't miss it!
