Idaho OTC and Draw tags question.

[mannmicj]

Ok. I’m new to non-resident hunting. I’m looking at Idaho because I live in Oregon and it’s close.

My question is. If I buy one of these early OTC tags that are available today, what happens if I put in for a draw of that same species? Is it a 2nd tag for that animal or do I replace the OTC tag with that controlled tag? If I’ve already paid for an elk or deer tag, do I have to pay twice if I draw? Thanks for any help, but it’s giving me a slight headache

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

Replace your OTC with your controlled tag.

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

You don't have to pay twice.

 

[Losing_Sanity]

I think what you have is a receipt and not a tag as yet. If you draw, the draw tag will be issued to you.

 

[mannmicj]

I think what you have is a receipt and not a tag as yet. If you draw, the draw tag will be issued to you.

If I don’t draw then they will issue me the OTC for the unit I selected?

 

[Losing_Sanity]

Yes

 

[Slim55]

If you purchased a license and an OTC tag, you HAVE a tag for that area. If you put in for a controlled hunt, and you draw, you can keep your OTC tag, or surrender it for the draw tag. 1 tag, 1 fee. If you keep your OTC tag, the draw tag goes into the extra/leftover tag category..