Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering hunter and bowhunter education in-person classes and field days for online students across central and eastern Montana this summer. Classes begin in July and August at locations including Lodge Pole, Sidney, Glasgow, and Great Falls, with all in-person courses offered free to students aged 10 and up.
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds hunters that antlerless deer permit applications are due by July 22. Antlerless permits are available for 19 of Vermont's 21 Wildlife Management Units, with a lottery drawing scheduled for August 19. Permit allocations are reduced this year due to new regulations taking effect this fall.
Applications for the 2026 Arkansas alligator hunting season are now available through www.agfc.com until July 31. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is offering permits across nine public hunting locations in three management zones, with seasons scheduled for September 18-21 and September 25-28. Private land hunters can also purchase tags to hunt during the season.
Montana's Fish and Wildlife Commission approved mountain lion quotas for fall 2026 through winter 2027, including quota reductions in southwest Montana and amendments from commissioners in regions 2 and 3. The commission also approved hound hunting on Charles M. Russell and UL Bend national wildlife refuges, effective for the 2027-2028 season if adopted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Nebraska hunters can purchase over-the-counter big game permits for 2026 seasons starting July 8 for residents, with nonresidents eligible July 22. Deer, antelope, and elk permits are available through OutdoorNebraska.gov with sales continuing until quotas sell out or seasons close.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds hunters that all existing crossbow permits and Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permits (CHAMPs) expired June 30, 2026. Hunters needing these permits for July 1, 2026 and beyond must complete new medical evaluations and submit applications to AZGFD offices, using only current forms signed by qualified physicians.
Montana hunters who did not apply in 2026 can purchase preference points and bonus points beginning July 1 through FWP's Online Licensing Service, License Ambassador locations, or FWP offices. Preference points improve odds for Nonresident Combination Licenses, while bonus points increase chances in first-choice drawings.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will begin selling remaining 2026 big game permits starting July 7 on a first-come, first-served basis. Available permits include general-season and youth elk, deer, and bison permits for various hunting units across Utah, with sales occurring at different dates throughout July.
Idaho Fish and Game will sell capped elk zone tags starting July 8 at 10 a.m. MDT through GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, license vendors, regional offices, and by phone. Sawtooth Elk Zone tags go on sale July 10. Eligible Idaho residents with valid 2026 hunting licenses can purchase tags on a first-come, first-served basis.
Indiana hunters can apply for reserved hunts beginning July 6 through July 29 at GoOutdoorsIN.com. Available hunts include dove, teal, early goose, squirrel, and youth deer hunts at Fish & Wildlife areas, IPLA sites, and National Wildlife Refuges. A $1 tech fee applies per application.
Arizona Game and Fish Department has three leftover muzzleloader hunt permit-tags available for antlered white-tailed deer in Game Management Unit 33 for November 13-19. Paper applications will be accepted by mail beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, July 6 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources opens applications June 30 for permits to hunt greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane, sharp-tailed grouse, and tundra swan. Migratory Bird Coordinator Jason Jones notes Utah is one of only nine states allowing swan hunting. Hunters must apply by July 14 through the new Utah draw system.
Conservation First USA's Big Game Super Draw is offering $10 raffle tickets for 17 Arizona big game tags including bighorn sheep, bison, elk, pronghorn, Coues' whitetail, mule deer, and turkey. The ticket purchase deadline has been extended to July 14, with winners able to hunt for 365 days starting August 15, 2026.
North Dakota's deer gun lottery has been held with over 72,000 applicants competing for 39,100 licenses. More than 1,200 licenses remain available for unsuccessful resident applicants beginning July 1, with applications due by July 15.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is accepting applications for its Special Family Hunts, offering families dedicated hunting opportunities on specified WMAs at Okmulgee GMA and Cross Timbers WMA in late 2026. These unguided hunts provide a focused setting to build skills and create traditions without crowds or competition.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission offers nine urban archery deer hunts this fall to manage deer populations in semi-rural and suburban areas. Hunters must complete the International Bowhunters Education Program, pass a shooting proficiency test, and donate their first deer to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. The Arkansas Bowhunters Association, Bull Shoals Urban Bowhunters Association, and Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association coordinate orientations for their respective areas.
Michigan's 2026 bear and elk hunting license drawing results are now available through Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses and the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. This year, 6,278 bear licenses and 200 elk licenses are available, with significant elk season changes including new dates and a 72-hour registration window.
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The Arizona Game and Fish Department has released 2026 Fall Draw results for deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, and sandhill crane. Applicants should check their AZGFD Portal Account to view results and bonus points, with permit-tags expected to mail by July 24.
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