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Here are the important permit/tag developments to watch out for in the U.S. West.
Thanks to Editor Barbara Crown.
Updated February 26, 2010
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Western States Deadlines
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| Arizona |
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602-942-3000 |
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Draw results for elk and pronghorn applications will be announced no later than April 23, 2010. The application deadline for deer, bighorn sheep, turkey, javelina and buffalo will be in June. General season lion and bear tags are available over the counter. Call the lion hotline (877-438-0447) to see which units have met quota. |
| Colorado |
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303-297-1192 |
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Applications for the 2010 drawings are available and are due April 6. Over-the-counter mountain lion licenses with a quota are available. Call 888-940-5466 to see which units have met quota. |
| Idaho |
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208-334-3717 |
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Nonresident hunting licenses for 2010 are available. The application period for controlled hunts for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep is April 1–30. The application period for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bear controlled hunts is May 1 – June 5. 2010 general season permits for all big game, including mountain lion and black bear, are available over the counter. Lions are subject to a quota, so call 800-323-4334 to see which units have met the quota before purchasing a lion tag. |
| Montana |
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406-444-2950 |
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Applications for 2010 deer and elk combination licenses are due March 15. Over-the counter licenses for controlled spring bear must be purchased by April 14. The moose, sheep, goat and bison application deadline is May 1, and the deadline for deer, antelope and elk is June 1. |
| Nevada |
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775-688-1500 |
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The application deadline for nonresident outfitter-sponsored licenses is March 19. The application period for the main drawing for mule deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and mountain goat is March 22 to April 19. Mountain lion permits subject to a quota are available over the counter. Call 800-800-1667; or visit www.ndow.org/hunt/seasons/fur/mtlion.shtm to determine which units are closed. |
| New Mexico |
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505-476-8000 |
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The deadline for deer, elk, pronghorn, ibex, aoudad, javelina and bighorn sheep is April 7. Regulations for the 2010 big game hunting season are available online (www.wildlife.state. nm.us). Call to receive a hard copy booklet by snail mail. Mountain lion and bear permits are available over the counter. |
| Oregon |
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503-947-6100 |
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The deadline for controlled hunts is May 15, and hunters who apply early will be entered into a drawing for a free hunting license. 2010 hunting regulations are available as well as general season tags for deer, elk, bear and mountain lion. |
| Utah |
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801-538-4700 |
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Big game drawing results will be available at the end of April. Hunting-objective cougar permits are available over the counter. Call 888-668-5466 to determine which units are closed. |
| Washington |
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360-902-2464 |
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The deadline to apply for spring bear is March 12. Big game regulations will be available in mid-April. The application period for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose and bighorn sheep is set for April 20 – May 20. 2010 general season tags are available for deer, elk, bear and cougar. See the department web site (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting) for important information on changes in the general season for cougar. |
| Wyoming |
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307-777-4600 |
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Antelope and deer applications are due March 15. General spring bear and cougar permits are available over the counter. Call 800-637-0809 to check which units have completed their quota before buying a bear or cougar permit. |
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