Big-game hunting application deadlines vary by state

HUNTING — Hunters applying for big-game permits in multiple states have a full spring calendar.  Some drawings already have occurred.

Here are some of the remaining 2016 application dates to note:

IDAHO

• April 30 — Deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunt controlled hunt applications.
• May 1-June 5 — Application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear and fall turkey controlled hunts.
• Aug. 5-15 — Application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear second drawing if needed.

Info: Idaho Fish and Game, http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ .

MONTANA

• May 2 — Deadline to apply for special license drawings for bison, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat.
• June 1 — For the elk B, deer B and antelope license drawings.

Info: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, fwp.mt.gov .

WASHINGTON

• May 18 — Deadline for special hunt permit applications for deer, elk, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, moose, wild turkey and black bear. Results will be available online by the end of June.  Winners will be notified by mail or email by mid-July.
• Info: Washington Fish and Wildlife, http://wdfw.wa.gov/.