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Independence elk,Independence Period 1 Muzzleloader Bull

Season Muzzleloader Hunts - Tule Elk Sep 12–Sep 27·Units: Independence·1 tag in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

1 tag, 120 applied, under 1% drew in 2026. 25th hardest of 90 California elk draws in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
1 tags
Harvest success
0–100%
Range, 2023–2025
Applicants · 2026
120
120 per tag
Draw results · whole hunt
YearApplicantsTags
20261201

California prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.

What it is
Hunt
Independence Period 1 Muzzleloader Bull
Weapon
Muzzleloader Hunts - Tule Elk
Tags
1 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Muzzleloader Hunts - Tule Elk: Sep 12–Sep 27

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, 367
2018–2025
18100%19100%20100%210%22100%23100%240%250%

Before you apply
Points
“Elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep – earn one preference point for each species you apply for and was not drawn for the tag.”
Application fee
“Elk, Pronghorn Antelope and Bighorn Sheep Tag Drawing Applications $8.38 per application”
Tag fee
“Elk Tag $610.20 Resident $1,871.80 Nonresident”

Rules for 2026.

Source: CDFW