Sportsmen's Nation - Big Game | Western Hunting

In this GOHUNT Bonus Episode of The Western Rookie podcast, Brian shares a full rundown of backup options for hunters who haven’t drawn a tag yet, including leftover tags, OTC opportunities, and first-come-first-serve permits across the West. He also delivers timely updates on the public land sale victory, a Colorado wolf controversy, and why it’s still worth hitting the mountains even when plans don’t go perfectly.Key Takeaways:Leftover / OTC Opportunities:Colorado: Leftover tag sale opens August 5; OTC 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons still availableIdaho: Leftover tags on August 7 & September 18; Controlled Hunt 2 app runs Aug 5–15Utah: Any Bull OTC tags open July 10; Spike tags open July 17Wyoming: Leftover tags on sale July 17; reduced-price cow/calf and doe/fawn tags availableOregon: First-come-first-serve leftover tags—check system frequentlyMontana: Surplus list signup ends July 15Arizona: OTC archery deer tags available November 5Bonus Tip: Consider eastern whitetail states like North Dakota and Kansas