DEER PERMIT 281-50RES + NRPreference draw

Unit 281 deer,Deer Permit

Season Archery Only Sep 4–Oct 17 · Season Dates Oct 23–Nov 28 · Traditional Muzzleloader Dec 11–Dec 19·Units: 281·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: April 1

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Answer card2021 draw · Resident

In 2021, 16 of 16 residents applying drew. Everyone with 0 or more points drew.

Draw result · 2021

100%

16 of 16 drew

Applicants · 2021

Odds by point level · 2021 · Resident

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Points	Applicants	Drew	Odds · 2021 results	Verdict
0+You · 0 pts	16	16	100%	Likely

Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.

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What it is

Hunt: Deer Permit
Legal animal: Antlered Buck Mule Deer
Who can apply: Residents and nonresidents
Apply by: April 1

Season dates, 2021

Archery Only: Sep 4–Oct 17
Season Dates: Oct 23–Nov 28
Traditional Muzzleloader: Dec 11–Dec 19

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Other deer hunts in Unit 281

DEER B LICENSE 281-00 · 22 of 159 drew

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Before you apply

Leftovers: “Deer Permit 6/15/2026 - 7/15/2026”
Tag fee: “Deer B- Drawing $80.00 June 1”
Points: “Those who do not apply for a combination license may purchase one preference point for $100 over the counter from July 1 through December 31.”

Rules for 2026.

Source: FWP