Changes to be aware of in 2024

As a past purchaser of a nonresident deer permit, we wanted to make you aware of some significant changes you will see for the 2024 season:

• More nonresident deer permits have become draw permits, including archery and muzzleloader permits. (For other permits added to the draw, please see page 11 in the 2024 Big Game Guide.)
• General applications will begin earlier than in past years. The 2024 application period starts June 3 at 10 a.m. Central time and ends June 14. The nonresident permit purchase period will be July 24 to the close of the season.
• Statewide Buck and Restricted Statewide Buck now are a Season Choice format and valid for the entire season and the method of take of the current open season. (This follows the Whitetail Statewide Buck format.)
• Deer quotas and bag limits have changed significantly. With reduced quotas, permits are likely to sell out faster, so be sure to double-check application dates. 
• Hunters will have the option to Telecheck their deer during the November Firearm season. Hunters must check their deer at either a check station or via Telecheck.
• The dates for this year's firearm deer season fall a little later than usual: The season will be Nov. 16-24. (The rule is that the season is nine consecutive days beginning the Saturday closest to Nov. 13.)

Learn more about these changes and others in the 2024 Big Game Guide, available online.

See Big Game Guide