<p>In this GOHUNT Bonus Episode of the Drawn West Podcast, Brian breaks down Idaho’s big move for 2026 as one of the last “over-the-counter” western states shifts non-resident general deer and elk tags to a full draw system. He walks through what’s actually changing, key deadlines (applications due December 15 at 11:59 p.m. MT), the new five-choice application rules, and how group applications work so your whole crew can still hunt together.</p><p><br></p><p>Brian also explains why this isn’t the end of the world for traveling hunters, why Idaho’s early-January results are still clutch for multi-state strategies, and how to think about your first and second choices under a random draw with no points. Then he dives into GoHunt’s Insider tools — Filtering 2.0, unit profiles, and trophy/harvest stats — and shows how to sort Idaho elk and mule deer units by success rate, public land, and trophy potential so you’re swinging for the fences smartly.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re eyeing Idaho for 2026, this episode is your blueprint — plus a reminder that code DRAWNWEST gets you $50 in gear credit and 10% off most full-price gear in the GOHUNT Gear Shop when you join Insider.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. If you enjoyed this, leave a 5-star rating and share the show with a friend. </p><p>GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST<a href="https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4">https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4</a></p><p><strong>FREE Gear Checklist:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear</a></p><p><strong>FREE Drawn West Application Calendar</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.getdrawnwest.com/freeproducts">www.getdrawnwest.com/freeproducts</a> <br><strong>Connect with Brian Krebs</strong><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest">https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest</a> </p><p>Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!<br><strong>Sponsorsand Discounts:</strong><br><strong></strong>GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST <br><a href="https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4">https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4</a><br>GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u">https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u</a><br>Save10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest">https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest</a><br>RTIC Coolers– Keep Your Meat Cold!<br><a href="https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers">https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers</a><br>Okuma Fishing– Rods and Reels for Serious Anglers!<br><a href="https://alnk.to/31sVDzF">https://alnk.to/31sVDzF</a><br>First MonthFREE at MTNTOUGH Fitness with code ROOKIE <a href="https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE">https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE</a><br>Save $150 onSteelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE <a href="https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q">https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q</a><br>Save 10% onOllin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS <br><u>https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb</u><br><u></u><br><u></u></p><p>0:00 – Idaho Apps Season Kickoff with GOHUNT</p><p>1:05 – Idaho OTC “Over the Counter” Myth</p><p>3:10 – 2026 Change: General Deer & Elk Goto Draw</p><p>5:20 – Deadlines, Time Zones, and LicenseRequirements</p><p>7:10 – Why Early January Results Matter forMulti-State Plans</p><p>9:30 – Non-Resident Caps, Quotas, andResident Priority</p><p>12:00 – Group Applications: Keeping YourHunting Crew Together</p><p>15:30 – How the Random Draw & FiveChoices Really Work</p><p>19:30 – Building Your Idaho Strategy: DreamUnits vs Realistic Picks</p><p>23:50 – Using GOHUNT Insider & Filtering2.0 for Idaho Elk</p><p>27:10 – Idaho Mule Deer Potential and SuccessRates</p><p>30:30 – Tag Prices, Travel Reality, and WhereIdaho Fits in Your Season</p><p>33:30 – Final Thoughts: Swing Big, Do theResearch, Stay Drawn</p><p></p>
