My dad has a buddy who has a ranch near Arco ID. We are invited to go elk hunting there this year. I asked my dad about NR tags and his buddy told us that we just need to get our hunting lic. and he will have elk tags. Does that sound right? I always thought we would have to apply in the early spring for tags.

Do a search for the ID Department of fish and game. That should answer all of your questions.

Hey buckshot, need anymore friends? I'd love to elk hunt in Idaho. I'm in Utah so it'd be a short drive for me

It depends.. The Rancher could have what they call landowner tags.. Otherwards you will need tags also.. I had a land owner permit once and it was only good for a cow.. so need to check in depth.. F&G has web site
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