Application period for controlled hunts ends April 30

The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts ends April 30, and applications can be made at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, by telephone or online. Telephone applications may be made at 800-554-8685. All mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30.

To apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts, each applicant must possess a 2018 Idaho hunting or combination license. Application fees increased for 2018, and prices are $16.75 for residents and $41.75 for nonresidents. Those fees are nonrefundable.

Moose, goat and sheep hunt applicants must pay the tag fee along with the application fee when they apply. Fees for residents under “Price Lock” are $183.50. Residents who are not Price Locked pay $216.50. Nonresidents pay $2,143.50 to apply.

Moose, sheep and goat drawing results will be online in early June. Tag fees will be refunded to those who do not draw.

Moose, sheep and goat tags are among Idaho’s most coveted hunts, and also among the most successful for harvest. In 2017, hunter success was 68 percent for moose, 64 percent for sheep and hunter success for goats was 68 percent.