REGINA — Saskatchewan residents can now apply for the 2026 Big Game Draw, offering a chance at exclusive hunting opportunities for mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the province.
“The Big Game Draw provides an exceptional opportunity to experience Saskatchewan’s world-renowned hunting,” said Environment Minister Darlene Rowden. “We encourage hunters to submit their applications early and to be fully prepared for the season.”
To ensure a smooth application process, hunters are encouraged to:
- Log in to their Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) account early
- Use the online residency verification tool
- Review the 2026 Big Game Draw Supplement at saskatchewan.ca/hunting for quotas and important details
Applications must be submitted online through the HAL system by 4 p.m. on May 28. Late submissions will not be accepted, with no extensions or exceptions.
Draw results will be available in mid-June, with pronghorn results released in mid-July. While email notifications will be sent, it is each hunter’s responsibility to check their results through their HAL account.
Successful applicants can begin purchasing licences on Aug. 1 through the HAL system.
For assistance with HAL accounts or the application process, visit saskatchewanhal.ca or call 1-888-773-8450. For general hunting inquiries, contact the Ministry of Environment’s Inquiry Centre at centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca.
