Governor, Commissioner, and Conservation Tags are another way you can buy a permit for some of the very best units in most states out west. However, these hunts are not cheap to acquire and you better be ready to pull out your checkbook. All of these tags are auctioned off and sold to the highest bidder. The state and type of tag determines the units and season dates you can hunt. Some states offer multiple tags per species where others limit one per species. Over the years, the prices on most of these tags have creeped to the top end, making it hard for most people to participate in purchasing them. For the most part, these auction purchases are partly tax deductible and the proceeds go to help wildlife and habitat projects. For those not wishing to spend the cash on an auction tag, we have also included raffles for statewide tags where available.
| Dall Sheep (Western Chugach SS143) | Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation | Kevin Kehoe 907-868-8821 |
| Elk (Raspberry Island DE702-723) | Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation | Kevin Kehoe 907-868-8821 |
| Caribou (Alaska Range DC827) | Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation | Kevin Kehoe 907-868-8821 |
| Bison (Chitina DI450) | Wild Sheep Foundation (California Chapter) | Beverly Valdez 650-472-3889 |
| Muskox (Nunivak Island DX001/003) | Wild Sheep Foundation (California Chapter) | Beverly Valdez 650-472-3889 |
| Dall Sheep (Tok Mgt Area DS102/103) | SCI Alaska Chapter | Susan Grasser 907-980-9018 |
| Moose (Delta Junction Management Area DM795) | SCI Alaska Chapter | Susan Grasser 907-980-9018 |
| Moose (Turnagain Arm DM210) | Ducks Unlimited (Alaska Chapter) | Joseph Wright 907-223-6190 |
| Brown Bear (Unimak Island DB375/376) | Ducks Unlimited (Alaska Chapter) | Joseph Wright 907-223-6190 |
| Caribou (Killey River DC608) | ALASKA FRONTIER TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION | Jonathan Zeppa 913-680-8751 |
| Brown Bear (Chugach State Park DB470) | ALASKA FRONTIER TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION | Jonathan Zeppa 913-680-8751 |
| Mountain Goat (Revillagigedo DG005) | Alaska Professional Hunters Assoc. | Deborah Moore 907-929-0619 |
| Bison (Farewell DI351/352) | Alaska Professional Hunters Assoc. | Deborah Moore 907-929-0619 |
| Muskox (Nunivak Island DX001/003) | ALASKA BOWHUNTERS ASSOCIATION | Kim Carter 907-245-1346 |
| Caribou (Talkeetna DC590) | ALASKA BOWHUNTERS ASSOCIATION | Kim Carter 907-245-1346 |
| Muskox (Nunivak Island DX001/003) | Resident Hunters of Alaska | Mark Richards 907-371-7436 |
| Elk (Etolin Island DE318-323) | Resident Hunters of Alaska | Mark Richards 907-371-7436 |
| Mountain Goat (Lake George DG889) | Mule Deer Foundation | Amanda Yetter 801-973-3940 |
| Elk (Etolin Island DE318-323) | Devils Thumb Archers | Dan McMahon 907-772-3584 |
| Bison (Delta DI405) | Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska | Eddie Grasser 907-745-6166 |
| Caribou (Alaska Range DC827) | Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska | Eddie Grasser 907-745-6166 |
| Dall Sheep (Tok Mgt Area DS102/103) + 10-day Guide Fee & More | SCI Alaska Chapter - $100 Raffle Deadline Feb 25, 2021 | Susan Grasser 907-980-9018 |
| Bighorn Sheep Permit #1 (any desert) | Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society |
| Bighorn Sheep Permit #2 (any rocky) | Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society |
| Mountain Lion Permit #1 | Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society |
| Bison Permit #1 | Arizona Bowhunters Association |
| Black Bear Permit #1 | Arizona Bowhunters Association |
| Javelina Permit #1 | Arizona Bowhunters Association |
| Bison Permit #2 | Arizona Elk Society |
| Elk Permit (#1 and #2) | Arizona Elk Society |
| Mule Deer Permit #1 | Arizona Deer Association |
| Coues Whitetail Permit #1 | Arizona Deer Association |
| Mule Deer Permit #2 | Mule Deer Foundation |
| Coues Whitetail Permit #2 | Mule Deer Foundation |
| Turkey Permit (#1 and #2) | NWTF |
| Antelope Permit (#1 and #2) | Arizona Antelope Foundation |
| Bighorn Sheep Permit #3 (nelsoni desert only) Elk Permit #3 Mule Deer Permit #3 Coues Whitetail Permit #3 Antelope Permit #3 Bison Permit #3 Black Bear Permit Javelina Permit Mountain Lion Permit |
Arizona Big Game Super Raffle - Deadline to Apply mid-July 2021 |
| Black Bear & Mountain Lion & Javelina Tag PACKAGE Guided by Dieringer Outfitters |
Arizona Big Game Super Raffle Jaws & Paws - Deadline to Apply Dec 1, 2020 |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep - Open Zone | Wild Sheep Foundation |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep - Cady Mtns | Wild Sheep Foundation (California Chapter) |
| Elk - Multi-Zone | Mule Deer Foundation |
| Elk - Owens Valley | Mule Deer Foundation |
| Deer - Open Zone | Wild Sheep Foundation (California Chapter) |
| Deer - Open Zone | Mule Deer Foundatiom (North Bay Blacktail Chapter) |
| Deer - Open Zone | SCI (Sacramento Chapter) |
| Deer - Golden Opportunity | SCI (San Francisco Bay Chapter) |
| Deer - Golden Opportunity | California Deer Association (Gridley Chapter) |
| Deer - Golden Opportunity | California Deer Association (Chico Chapter) |
| Deer - Golden Opportunity | Arizona Deer Association |
| Deer - Golden Opportunity | California Deer Association (South County Chapter) |
| Antelope - Open Zone | California Deer Association (San Jose Chapter) |
| 1 of Each Species RAFFLE | California Fundraising Raffle |
| Rocky Mtn Bighorn Sheep - Statewide Auction | Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society |
| Rocky Mtn Bighorn Sheep - Statewide RAFFLE | Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society |
| Mountain Goat - Statewide Auction | Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society |
| Mountain Goat - Statewide RAFFLE | Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society |
| Shiras Moose - Statewide Auction | Ducks Unlimited - Colorado |
| Shiras Moose - Statewide Raffle | SCI (Colorado Chapter) |
| Elk - Statewide Auction | Colorado Mule Deer Association |
| Elk - Statewide Auction | Mule Deer Foundation |
| Elk - Statewide RAFFLE | Mule Deer Foundation |
| Elk - Statewide RAFFLE | SCI (Colorado Chapter) |
| Deer - Statewide Auction | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation |
| Deer - Statewide Auction | Mule Deer Foundation |
| Deer - Statewide RAFFLE | Colorado Wildlife Federation |
| Deer - Statewide RAFFLE | SCI (Colorado Chapter) |
| Antelope - Statewide Auction | Muley Fanatic Foundation |
| Antelope - Statewide Auction | Mule Deer Foundation |
| Antelope - Statewide RAFFLE | SCI (Colorado Chapter) |
| Antelope - Statewide RAFFLE | Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society |
| Bighorn Sheep (Rocky or California) - Auction (statewide including unit 11) | Wild Sheep Foundation |
| Bighorn Sheep (Rocky or California) - Raffle (statewide EXcluding unit 11) | Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation - Deadline late July annually |
| Any Open Unit/Season Super Tag Raffle - 1 Shiras moose, 8 elk, 8 deer, 8 pronghorn | Idaho Super Hunt - 1st Drawing - Deadline May 31 annually |
| Any Open Unit/Season Super Tag Raffle- 1 Shiras moose, 2 elk, 2 deer, 2 pronghorn | Idaho Super Hunt - 2nd Drawing - Deadline Aug 10 annually |
Up to 10 Commission Conservation permits are awarded for elk and deer to various agencies to be auctioned off. These permits entitle the permit holder to hunt anywhere there is a valid hunting season for that species within the state. Permit holders must use the weapon that coincides with each hunting season.
| 1 Elk | FLOYD COUNTY FISH AND GAME CLUB Earl Dwayne Hall 606-205-3119 |
| 1 Elk | LAKE FOREST AREA DUCKS UNLIMITED Bryan Wiesner 847-226-9662 |
| 1 Elk & 1 Deer | Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Foundation Rachel Crume 502-564-3400 ext. 4492 |
| 1 Elk & 1 Deer | Kentucky Houndsmen Association Foundation Doug Morgan 606-776-2030 |
| 1 Elk & 1 Deer | Scholastic Archery Association (Kentucky Division) Chris McDonald 606-219-2397 |
| 1 Elk & 1 Deer | Kentucky Trapshooters League John Kerr 270-849-725 |
| 1 Elk & 1 Deer | Menifee County Fish & Game Club, Inc. Dennis Human 606-768-3015 |
| 1 Deer | Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry, Inc. Roger LaPointe 502-552-9397 |
| 1 Deer | The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky Alan Monroe 859-259-9655 |
| 1 Deer | QDMA, National Office Brian Murphy 800-209-3337 |
| 1 Deer | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation David Dotson 478-957-9099 |
| 1 Deer | TRI-STATE DRUMMING FEATHERS CHAPTER OF THE RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY Dale Perry 304-638-3967 |
Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife - 207-287-8000
www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/moose-permit.html#mooseauction
10 Moose
Wild Sheep Foundation
Kim Nieters 307-527-6261
1 Bighorn Sheep
Ducks Unlimited (Montana Chapter)
Steve Christian 406-740-1025
mtduckhunter@gmail.com
1 Moose
Safari Club International (Great Falls Chapter)
www.safariclubgreatfalls.org
1 Mountain Goat
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - Online Auction Ended May 12, 2020
1 Statewide Elk License
Mule Deer Foundation
888-375-3337
1 Deer
| Nelsoni Desert Sheep - Heritage Tag #1 (Valid date of purchase through Dec 31, 2021) | Nevada Bighorns Unlimited - April 9, 2021 Auction |
| Nelsoni Desert Sheep - Heritage Tag #2 (Valid date of purchase through Dec 31, 2021) | Wild Sheep Foundation - Jan 16-18, 2021 Auction |
| California Bighorn Sheep - Heritage Tag (Valid date of purchase through Dec 31, 2021) | Nevada Bighorns Unlimited - April 9, 2021 Auction |
| Rocky Mountain Elk - Heritage Tag #1 | Meadow Valley Wildlife Unlimited - March 20, 2021 Auction |
| Rocky Mountain Elk - Heritage Tag #2 | Elko Bighorns Unlimited - February 13, 2021 Auction |
| Mule Deer - Heritage Tag #1 | Mule Deer Foundation - February 12, 2021 Auction |
| Mule Deer - Heritage Tag #2 | Wildlife & Habitat Improvement of NV - March 6, 2021 Auction |
| Pronghorn Antelope - Heritage Tag #1 | Wild Sheep Foundation - Jan 16-18, 2021 Auction |
| Pronghorn Antelope - Heritage Tag #2 | SCI Las Vegas Chapter - Jan 30, 2021 Auction |
| Dream Tags (1 of each species RAFFLE | Any unit during an open draw season, respective weapon) | NV Dream Tags - raffle, unlimited tickets |
| Silver State Tags (1 of each species RAFFLE | Any open unit Aug 1 - Dec 31, any weapon) | Silver State Tag Information - raffle, max of 1 ticket each |
| Partnership-in-Wildlife (Deer only for non-residents, Any unit during an open draw season, respective weapon) | PIW Tag Information - raffle opt-in program, max of 1 entry each |
| Rocky Bighorn Sheep Governor's License #1 | Wild Sheep Foundation - Auction |
| Rocky Bighorn Sheep Governor's License #2 | Wild Sheep Foundation - Eastern Chapter - Auction |
| Rocky Bighorn Sheep Governor's License #3 | Iowa Chapter Foundation of North America Wild Sheep - Auction |
| Rocky Bighorn Sheep Governor's License #4 | Wild Sheep Foundation - Midwest Chapter - Auction |
| Rocky Bighorn Sheep Governor's License #5 | Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation - Auction Closes June 6, 2020 |
| Shiras Moose Governor's License #1 | Grand Slam Club-Ovis - Auction |
| Shiras Moose Governor's License #2 | Mule Deer Foundation - Auction |
| Shiras Moose Governor's License #3 | Mule Deer Foundation - Central Coast Chapter - Auction |
| Shiras Moose Governor's License #4 | Wild Sheep Foundation - Auction |
| Shiras Moose Governor's License #5 | Wild Sheep Foundation - Auction |
| Bison Governor's License | NWTF Online Auction - Auction ends May 30, 2020 |
| Governor's License (elk, deer, or antelope) | Mule Deer Foundation - Auction |
| Governor's License (elk, deer, or antelope) (4 total) | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - Arizona |
| Governor's License (elk, deer, or antelope) | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - Raffle |
| Governor's License (elk, deer, or antelope) | Muley Fanatic Foundation SW Chapter - Auction |
| Governor's License (elk, deer, or antelope) (3 total) | Mule Deer Foundation - Auction at WHCE Expo |
| 1 of Each Species SuperTag RAFFLE | Wyoming Super Tag Raffle - Deadline July 1, 2020 |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-01-01 | Muley Fanatic Foundation SW Chapter - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-01-02 | Muley Fanatic Foundation - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-01-03 | Muley Fanatic Foundation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-01-04 | Muley Fanatic Foundation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-01-05 | Muley Fanatic Foundation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-01-06 | Holy Pursuits Dream Foundation - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-01-07 | WY Outdoor Weekend/WY Game Warden's Assoc - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-02-01 | WY Natural Resource Foundation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-02-02 | WY Stockgrowers Assoc Program - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-02-03 | WY Ag in the Classroom - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-02-04 | WY Wildlife Federation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-02-05 | Carbon Co. 4-H Foundation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-02-06 | Dan Currah - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-02-07 | Bowhunters of Wyoming - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-02-08 | Wyoming Game Wardens Assoc. - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-03-01 | Wyoming State 4-H Foundation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-03-02 | Fishing for the Fight |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-03-03 | Original Oystergrass - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-03-04 | Polestar Outdoors - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-03-05 | MESA Therapeutic Horsemanship - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-03-06 | Muley Fanactics Foundation - Upper Green Chapter - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-03-07 | La Barge Activities Committee Assoc - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-03-08 | The WYldlife Fund - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-04-01 | Cowboy Joe Club - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-04-02 | Sheridan County Predator Board - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-04-03 | Kearney Community Hall - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-04-04 | Muley Fanatic Foundation - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-04-05 | Muley Fanatic Foundation - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-04-06 | Sheridan Sportsmen's Assoc - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-04-07 | Ducks Unlimited (Gillette Chapter) - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-04-08 | Wyoming Hunger Initiative |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-05-01 | Wyoming Outdoorsmen - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-05-02 | Hot Springs County Search & Rescue - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-05-03 | WY Disabled Hunters - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-05-04 | Big Horn County Search & Rescue - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-05-05 | Hunting with Heroes - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-05-06 | Washaki County Search & Rescue - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-05-07 | Shoshone Back Country Horsemen - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-05-08 | Cody FFA - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-06-01 | Niobrara County 4-H - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-06-02 | WY State Youth Hunter Education Challenge - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-06-03 | Wyoming Wildlife Federation - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-06-04 | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation NE WY Chapter - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-06-05 | Water for Wildlfie Foundation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-06-06 | The American Legion, Dept of Wyoming - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-06-07 | Mule Deer Foundation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-06-08 | WY Women's Foundation - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-07-01 | The WYldlife Fund - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-07-02 | Pathfinder Back Country Horseman - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-07-03 | WY Assoc of Counties Predatory Animal Boards - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-07-04 | Laramie County Community College Rodeo Team - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-07-05 | WY Outfitters & Guides Assoc - Auction |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-07-06 | WY Section, Society for Range Management (WyRed) - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-07-07 | Water for Wildlife - Raffle |
| Commissioner's License (elk, deer, or antelope) #20-07-08 | Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing - Auction |
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