February 1–March 4: Apply for the Dedicated Hunter Program in the big game application.

March 18: Deadline to apply for a big game bonus point, a big game preference point or a Dedicated Hunter preference point.

March 15: Deadline for returning a permit if you are at your harvest limit.

May 31: Obtain drawing results.

Early July: Permit mailing.

August 17: Archery season opens

September 25: Muzzleloader season opens

October 19: Rifle season opens