2017 hunt planning starts now! Make sure you don’t miss out on a hunt because the draw dates passed. Below is an extensive list by state and animal the dates you should be aware of. As always, these dates are subject to change. Good luck!
| 2017 Application deadline calendar | |||
| State | Species | Tentative application deadline | Tentative draw results posted* |
| Alaska | All species | December 15 | February 17 |
| Wyoming | Elk | January 31 | February 25 |
| Arizona | Elk, antelope | February 7 | April 13 |
| Wyoming | Moose, sheep, goat | February 28 | May 10 |
| Utah | All species | March 2 | May 18 |
| Nevada | Mule deer guided draw | March 11 | March 26 |
| Montana | Deer, elk | March 15 | April 18 |
| New Mexico | All species | March 23 | April 27 |
| Colorado | All species | April 4 | Sheep & goat: May 11 Deer, elk, moose, antelope: June 1 |
| Nevada | All species | April 17 | May 27 |
| Kansas | Nonresident deer | April 29 | May 13 |
| Idaho | Moose, sheep, goat | April 30 | May 18 |
| Montana | Moose, sheep, goat | May 1 | June 13 |
| Oregon | All species | May 15 | June 16 |
| Washington | All species | May 18 | June 10 |
| Wyoming | Deer, antelope | May 31 | June 21 |
| Montana | Antelope | June 1 | August 1 |
| California | All species | June 2 | June 14 |
| Idaho | Deer, elk, antelope | June 5 | June 24 |
| Arizona | Deer, sheep, bison | June 13 | July 19 |
*sources include state agencies and gohunt.com