Starting today, Saskatchewan residents can apply for the 2025 Big Game Draw for a chance to hunt mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the province.
"The Big Game Draw is your opportunity to experience Saskatchewan's world-class hunting firsthand," Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. "We want every hunter to have a fair chance at success and that starts with applying early and being prepared."
Applications must be submitted online through the Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system no later than 4 p.m. on May 29. No extensions or exceptions will be granted.
To ensure a smooth application process:
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Log into your HAL account early.
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Use the online residency verification tool.
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Review the 2025 Big Game Draw Supplement at saskatchewan.ca/hunting for quotas and other key details.
Draw results will be posted in mid-June, with pronghorn results available in mid-July. While email notifications will be sent, each hunter is responsible for checking their own results through their HAL account.
If drawn, licences will be available for purchase through the HAL system starting Aug. 1.
For help 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 1-800-567-4224 or email centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca.