Idaho Hunt ELK16:elk draw odds
1 hunt code for elk. 2026: 704 applicants per hunt.
The draw in Hunt ELK162026 draw
ELK16261 drew, 704 applied.
138th hardest of 239 Idaho elk draws in 2026.
At a glance
Elk hunt codes
1
Applicants · 2026
704
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Hunt ELK16
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| ELK16 | 261 of 704 drew |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Before you apply
- Deadline
- “December 5–15, 2026: First application period for the Nonresident and DAV Draw.”
- Tag fee
- “Elk 651.75”
- Points
- “Controlled hunts have a limited number of tags that are issued by a random drawing.”
- Application fee
- “The fee is $6.25 for residents and $18.00 for nonresidents”
Rules for 2027.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: IDFG